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John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen

Dutch soldier and administrator (1604–1679)
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John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen
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John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen

Summary

John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen is a human[1]. Born in Dillenburg[2], he… he was born on June 17, 1604[3]. He passed away in Bedburg-Hau[4]. He died on December 20, 1679[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], military leader[8], diplomat[9], and governor[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dillenburg[2], John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen…
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen passed away in Bedburg-Hau[4].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen was born on June 17, 1604[3].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen died on December 20, 1679[5].
  • Burial took place at Burial vault of Nassau-Siegen[12].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's father was John VII, Count of Nassau-Siegen[13].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's mother was Margrethe of Slesvig-Holsten-Sønderborg[14].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen held citizenship in Dutch Republic[15].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen worked as a politician[6].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's professions included military personnel[7].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's professions included military leader[8].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's professions included diplomat[9].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen worked as a governor[10].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen was educated at University of Basel[16].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[17].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen is recorded as male[18].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's family is recorded as House of Nassau[20].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's noble title is recorded as Fürst[21].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's Commons category is recorded as John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen[22].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's military, police or special rank is recorded as field marshal[23].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's archives at is recorded as North Rhine-Westphalia State Archives Rhineland Division[24].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's given name is recorded as Johann[25].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's given name is recorded as Moritz[26].
  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's topic's main category is recorded as Category:John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen was born in Dillenburg[2]. He was born on June 17, 1604[3]. His father was John VII, Count of Nassau-Siegen[13]. His mother was Margrethe of Slesvig-Holsten-Sønderborg[14].

Education

John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's education included a stint at University of Basel[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], military leader[8], diplomat[9], and governor[10].

Recognition

John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[17].

Death and Burial

John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen died on December 20, 1679[5]. He passed away in Bedburg-Hau[4]. He is buried at Burial vault of Nassau-Siegen[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen include Mauritshuis[28], an art museum[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1822[31], headquartered in Plein 26[32] and Mauritia[33], a taxon[34].

Why It Matters

John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Mauritshuis[28], an art museum[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1822[31], headquartered in Plein 26[32] and Mauritia[33], a taxon[34].

FAQs

Where was John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen born?

John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's place of birth was Dillenburg[2].

Where did John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen die?

John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen passed away in Bedburg-Hau[4].

Who were John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's parents?

John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's father was John VII, Count of Nassau-Siegen[13]. John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen's mother was Margrethe of Slesvig-Holsten-Sønderborg[14].

What did John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen do for work?

John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], military leader[8], diplomat[9], and governor[10].

Where did John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen go to school?

John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen was educated at University of Basel[16].

What awards did John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant[17].

Related Entities

Dutch Republic William the Silent

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . www1.wdr.de. www1.wdr.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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