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William the Silent
About
Dutch statesman and revolt leader (1533-1584)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William the Silent
- Born
- 1533-04-24
- Died
- 1584-07-10
- Occupation
- politician / military leader
- Citizenship
- Dutch Republic
- Birthplace
- Dillenburg
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseAnna van Egmont1551-07-08 — 1558-03-24
- SpouseAnna of Saxony1561-08-25 — 1577-12-18
- SpouseCharlotte of Bourbon1575-06-12 — 1582-05-05
- SpouseLouise de Coligny1583-04-12 — 1574-07-10
- PartnerEva Elincx
Family
- FatherWilliam I, Count of Nassau-Siegen
- MotherJuliana of Stolberg
- SiblingAnna of Nassau-Dillenburg
- SiblingMagdalena of Nassau-Dillenburg
- SiblingMaria of Nassau
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece | Received |
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- Dutch
- German
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q78454 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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