People Who Died in 1584
William I of Orange
Leader of the Dutch Revolt
Born
April 24th, 1533 492 years ago
Died
1584 441 years ago — 51 years old
A key figure in the Eighty Years' War, played a significant role in the struggle for Dutch independence from Spanish rule. Initiated the fight for religious freedom and political autonomy, becoming the first stadtholder of the Netherlands. Known for establishing the foundation of the Dutch state, which led to the eventual recognition of independence through the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648.
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