9 April 1609 April 9, 2016 Author: Staff Spain and the Dutch Republic sign the Treaty of Antwerp to end the Eighty Years’ War. Famous Words of Inspiration..."He who sedulously attends, pointedly asks, calmly speaks, coolly answers and ceases when he has no more to say is in possession of some of the best requisites of man." Johann Casper Lavater — Click here for more from Johann Casper Lavater Related posts: 8 October 1573 9 April 2011 9 April 1957 9 April 1241 8 June 1949 Categories: History Tags: 1609, 9 April