William the Silent
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William the Silent
Summary
William the Silent is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dillenburg[2]. He was born on April 24, 1533[3]. He passed away in Delft[4]. He died on July 10, 1584[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,927 views/month, #5,661 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- William the Silent's place of birth was Dillenburg[2].
- William the Silent died in Delft[4].
- William the Silent was born on April 24, 1533[3].
- William the Silent died on July 10, 1584[5].
- Burial took place at Nieuwe Kerk Delft[9].
- William the Silent's father was William I, Count of Nassau-Siegen[10].
- William the Silent's mother was Juliana of Stolberg[11].
- William the Silent was married to Anna van Egmont[12].
- Among William the Silent's spouses was Anna of Saxony[13].
- Among William the Silent's spouses was Charlotte of Bourbon[14].
- William the Silent was married to Louise de Coligny[15].
- A child of William the Silent was Philip William, Prince of Orange[16].
- A child of William the Silent was Countess Maria of Nassau[17].
- A child of William the Silent was Countess Anna of Nassau[18].
- A child of William the Silent was Maurice of Nassau[19].
- A child of William the Silent was Countess Emilia of Nassau[20].
- A child of William the Silent was Countess Louise Juliana of Nassau[21].
- William the Silent held citizenship in Dutch Republic[22].
- William the Silent worked as a politician[6].
- William the Silent's professions included military personnel[7].
- William the Silent held the position of Prince of Orange[23].
- William the Silent held the position of stadtholder[24].
- William the Silent received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25].
- William the Silent's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[26].
- William the Silent's religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].
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Origins and Family
William the Silent's place of birth was Dillenburg[2]. He was born on April 24, 1533[3]. His father was William I, Count of Nassau-Siegen[10]. His mother was Juliana of Stolberg[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Prince of Orange[23], a noble title[28] and stadtholder[24], a position[29], founded in 1470[30].
Recognition
William the Silent received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25].
Personal Life
Spouses include Anna van Egmont[12], a politician[31], 1533–1558[32], of Habsburg Netherlands[33]; Anna of Saxony[13], a politician[34], 1544–1577[35], of Electorate of Saxony[36]; Charlotte of Bourbon[14], 1546–1582[37], of France[38]; and Louise de Coligny[15], a consort[39], 1555–1620[40], of France[41]. Children include Philip William, Prince of Orange[16], a politician[42], 1554–1618[43], of Spain[44], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[45]; Countess Maria of Nassau[17], 1556–1616[46]; Countess Anna of Nassau[18], 1563–1588[47], of Habsburg Netherlands[48]; Maurice of Nassau[19], a politician[49], 1567–1625[50], of Dutch Republic[51], awarded the Knight of the Garter[52], specialised in military affairs[53]; Countess Emilia of Nassau[20], an aristocrat[54], 1569–1629[55], of Dutch Republic[56]; and Countess Louise Juliana of Nassau[21], a politician[57], 1576–1644[58], of Germany[59]. Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[26], Catholicism[27], and Reformed Christianity[60].
Death and Burial
William the Silent died on July 10, 1584[5]. He died in Delft[4]. Burial took place at Nieuwe Kerk Delft[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William the Silent include Willemstad[61], a place with town rights and privileges[62], in Netherlands[63] and Philip William, Prince of Orange[64], a politician[65], 1554–1618[66], of Spain[67], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[68].
Why It Matters
William the Silent ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,927 views/month, #5,661 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 97 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
Entities named for him include Willemstad[61], a place with town rights and privileges[62], in Netherlands[63] and Philip William, Prince of Orange[64], a politician[65], 1554–1618[66], of Spain[67], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[68].
FAQs
Where was William the Silent born?
William the Silent's place of birth was Dillenburg[2].
Where did William the Silent die?
William the Silent died in Delft[4].
Who were William the Silent's parents?
William the Silent's father was William I, Count of Nassau-Siegen[10]. William the Silent's mother was Juliana of Stolberg[11].
Who was William the Silent married to?
William the Silent's spouses include Anna van Egmont[12], Anna of Saxony[13], Charlotte of Bourbon[14], and Louise de Coligny[15].
What did William the Silent do for work?
William the Silent worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].
What awards did William the Silent receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[25].