Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau

Summary

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau is a human^[1]. Born in Delft^[2], he… he was born on January 29, 1584^[3]. He died in The Hague^[4]. He died on March 14, 1647^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], military officer^[7], military leader^[8], and art collector^[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Delft^[2], Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau…
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau passed away in The Hague^[4].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was born on January 29, 1584^[3].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was born on 1584^[11].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau died on March 14, 1647^[5].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau died on 1647^[12].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau is buried at Nieuwe Kerk Delft^[13].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau's father was William the Silent^[14].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau's mother was Louise de Coligny^[15].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was married to Amalia of Solms-Braunfels^[16].
• A child of Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was William II, Prince of Orange^[17].
• A child of Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was Countess Louise Henriette of Nassau^[18].
• A child of Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was Countess Albertine Agnes of Nassau^[19].
• A child of Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was Henriette Catherine of Nassau^[20].
• A child of Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was Hendrik Lodewijk of Nassau^[21].
• A child of Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was Maria of Nassau^[22].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau held citizenship in Dutch Republic^[23].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau worked as a politician^[6].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau's professions included military officer^[7].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau worked as a military leader^[8].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau worked as an art collector^[9].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau's field of work was politics^[24].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau's field of work was military^[25].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau held the position of Prince of Orange^[26].
• Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau held the position of stadtholder^[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was born in Delft^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 29, 1584^[3] and 1584^[11]. His father was William the Silent^[14]. His mother was Louise de Coligny^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], military officer^[7], military leader^[8], and art collector^[9]. Fields of work include politics^[24], an academic discipline^[28] and military^[25], an armed organization^[29]. Positions held include Prince of Orange^[26], a noble title^[30] and stadtholder^[27], a position^[31], founded in 1470^[32].

Recognition

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau received the Knight of the Garter^[33].

Personal Life

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was married to Amalia of Solms-Braunfels^[16]. Children include William II, Prince of Orange^[17], a politician^[34], 1626–1650^[35], of Dutch Republic^[36], awarded the Order of the Garter^[37], specialised in politics^[38]; Countess Louise Henriette of Nassau^[18], a politician^[39], 1627–1667^[40], of Dutch Republic^[41]; Countess Albertine Agnes of Nassau^[19], a politician^[42], 1634–1696^[43], of Dutch Republic^[44]; Henriette Catherine of Nassau^[20], a politician^[45], 1637–1708^[46]; Hendrik Lodewijk of Nassau^[21], 1639–1639^[47]; and Maria of Nassau^[22], 1642–1688^[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 14, 1647^[5] and 1647^[12]. Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau died in The Hague^[4]. Burial took place at Nieuwe Kerk Delft^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau include Frederick Henry Bay^[49], a bay^[50], in Australia^[51].

Why It Matters

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[52]

Entities named for him include Frederick Henry Bay^[49], a bay^[50], in Australia^[51].

FAQs

Where was Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau born?

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau was born in Delft^[2].

Where did Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau die?

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau passed away in The Hague^[4].

Who were Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau's parents?

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau's father was William the Silent^[14]. Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau's mother was Louise de Coligny^[15].

Who was Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau married to?

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau's spouses include Amalia of Solms-Braunfels^[16].

What did Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau do for work?

Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau worked as politician^[6], military officer^[7], military leader^[8], and art collector^[9].

What awards did Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter^[33].