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three members of Flanders

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history of the Low Countries
Consolidation of territorial states (1384–1567)
…permanent consultation committee called the three members of Flanders on which was bestowed decisive powers in most political matters, including taxation, legislation, and justice; it also wielded a strong influence in international relations. During the repeated periods of revolt or of absence of the count, the three members automatically extended…
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…permanent consultation committee called the three members of Flanders on which was bestowed decisive powers in most political matters, including taxation, legislation, and justice; it also wielded a strong influence in international relations. During the repeated periods of revolt or of absence of the count, the three members automatically extended…
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