William I: Facts & Related Content
Facts
Also Known As | Willem, prins van Oranje, graaf van Nassau • William, prince of Orange, count of Nassau • Willem de Zwijger • William the Silent |
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Born | April 24, 1533 • Germany |
Died | July 10, 1584 (aged 51) • Delft • Netherlands |
House / Dynasty | House of Orange |
Notable Family Members | son Maurice • son Frederick Henry • brother Louis of Nassau |
Role In | Eighty Years’ War • Pacification of Ghent |