William the Silent
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Summary
William the Silent was born on April 24, 1533[1], in Dillenburg[2]. He died on July 10, 1584[3], in Delft[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military leader[6]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,172 views/month, #5,661 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Nieuwe Kerk Delft[8]
- Father: William I, Count of Nassau-Siegen[9]
- Mother: Juliana of Stolberg[10]
- Spouse: Anna van Egmont[11], Anna of Saxony[12], Charlotte of Bourbon[13], Louise de Coligny[14]
- Child: Philip William, Prince of Orange[15], Countess Maria of Nassau[16], Countess Anna of Nassau[17], Maurice of Nassau[18], Countess Emilia of Nassau[19], Countess Louise Juliana of Nassau[20], Countess Elisabeth of Nassau[21], Countess Catharina Belgica of Nassau[22], Countess Charlotte Flandrina of Nassau[23], Countess Charlotte Brabantina of Nassau[24], Countess Emilia Antwerpiana of Nassau[25], Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau[26], Justinus van Nassau[27], Maria van Nassau[28]
- Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic[29]
- Position held: Prince of Orange[30], stadtholder[31]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[32]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[33], Catholicism[34], Reformed Christianity[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Family: House of Orange-Nassau[37], House of Nassau[38]
- Noble title: Prince of Orange[39]
- Killed by: Balthasar Gérard[40]
- Commons category: William the Silent[41]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[42]
- Unmarried partner: Eva Elincx[43]
- Given name: Willem[44]
- Pseudonym: Willem de Zwijger[45], el Taciturno[46], le Taciturne[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:William the Silent[48]
- Commons gallery: William the Silent[49]
- Allegiance: Spanish Empire[50], Dutch Republic[51]
- Described at URL: https://3october.nl/uploads/files/Lem%203%20oktoberlezing%202015_1536661323.pdf[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for William the Silent include Philip William, Prince of Orange[53], a politician[54], 1554–1618[55], of Spain[56], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[57] and Willemstad[58], a place with town rights and privileges[59], in Netherlands[60].
Why It Matters
William the Silent has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 123 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for him include Philip William, Prince of Orange[53], a politician[54], 1554–1618[55], of Spain[56], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[57] and Willemstad[58], a place with town rights and privileges[59], in Netherlands[60].
FAQs
Where was William the Silent born?
William the Silent was born in 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[9]. William the Silent's mother was Juliana of Stolberg[10].
Who was William the Silent married to?
William the Silent's spouses include Anna van Egmont[11], Anna of Saxony[12], Charlotte of Bourbon[13], and Louise de Coligny[14].
What did William the Silent do for work?
William the Silent worked as a politician[5] and military leader[6].
What awards did William the Silent receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[32].