Maurice of Nassau
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Maurice of Nassau
Summary
Maurice of Nassau is a human[1]. Born in Dillenburg[2], he… he was born on November 14, 1567[3]. He died in The Hague[4]. He died on April 23, 1625[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], art collector[8], and military commander[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Maurice of Nassau was born in Dillenburg[2].
- Maurice of Nassau passed away in The Hague[4].
- Maurice of Nassau was born on November 14, 1567[3].
- Maurice of Nassau died on April 23, 1625[5].
- Maurice of Nassau is buried at Nieuwe Kerk Delft[11].
- Maurice of Nassau's father was William the Silent[12].
- Maurice of Nassau's mother was Anna of Saxony[13].
- A child of Maurice of Nassau was Louis of Nassau, Lord of De Lek and Beverweerd[14].
- A child of Maurice of Nassau was William of Nassau[15].
- A child of Maurice of Nassau was Eleonora van Nassau[16].
- Maurice of Nassau held citizenship in Dutch Republic[17].
- Maurice of Nassau's professions included politician[6].
- Maurice of Nassau's professions included military officer[7].
- Maurice of Nassau worked as an art collector[8].
- Maurice of Nassau worked as a military commander[9].
- Maurice of Nassau's field of work was military affairs[18].
- Maurice of Nassau's field of work was politics[19].
- Maurice of Nassau held the position of Prince of Orange[20].
- Maurice of Nassau held the position of stadtholder of Holland[21].
- Maurice of Nassau's education included a stint at Leiden University[22].
- Maurice of Nassau received the Knight of the Garter[23].
- Maurice of Nassau's religion is recorded as Protestantism[24].
- Maurice of Nassau is recorded as male[25].
- Maurice of Nassau's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Maurice of Nassau's family is recorded as House of Orange-Nassau[27].
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Origins and Family
Maurice of Nassau's place of birth was Dillenburg[2]. He was born on November 14, 1567[3]. His father was William the Silent[12]. His mother was Anna of Saxony[13].
Education
Maurice of Nassau's education included a stint at Leiden University[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], art collector[8], and military commander[9]. Fields of work include military affairs[18], a concept[28] and politics[19], an academic discipline[29]. Positions held include Prince of Orange[20], a noble title[30] and stadtholder of Holland[21].
Recognition
Maurice of Nassau received the Knight of the Garter[23].
Personal Life
Children include Louis of Nassau, Lord of De Lek and Beverweerd[14], a military officer[31], 1602–1665[32], of Dutch Republic[33]; William of Nassau[15], a military personnel[34], 1601–1627[35]; and Eleonora van Nassau[16]. Maurice of Nassau's religion is recorded as Protestantism[24].
Death and Burial
Maurice of Nassau died on April 23, 1625[5]. He passed away in The Hague[4]. He is buried at Nieuwe Kerk Delft[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Maurice of Nassau include Maurice River Township[36], a township of New Jersey[37], in United States[38], founded in 1748[39] and Mauritius Island[40], an island[41], in Mauritius[42].
Why It Matters
Maurice of Nassau has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Maurice River Township[36], a township of New Jersey[37], in United States[38], founded in 1748[39] and Mauritius Island[40], an island[41], in Mauritius[42].
FAQs
Where was Maurice of Nassau born?
Maurice of Nassau was born in Dillenburg[2].
Where did Maurice of Nassau die?
Maurice of Nassau died in The Hague[4].
Who were Maurice of Nassau's parents?
Maurice of Nassau's father was William the Silent[12]. Maurice of Nassau's mother was Anna of Saxony[13].
What did Maurice of Nassau do for work?
Maurice of Nassau worked as politician[6], military officer[7], art collector[8], and military commander[9].
Where did Maurice of Nassau go to school?
Maurice of Nassau was educated at Leiden University[22].
What awards did Maurice of Nassau receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[23].