William The Silent
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NameWilliam The Silent
Gender Male
Aliases William I of Orange, William I, Prince of Orange, William of Orange
Birth Apr 24 1533
 Dillenburg
Death Cause of death: Firearm, Assassination, Murder
July 10 1584
 Delft
Religions Calvinism
Nationality Netherlands
Occupations Politician, Rebel
Marriage Spouse: Anna van Egmont
July 6 1551
 Buren
Marriage Spouse: Charlotte of Bourbon
June 12 1575
 Brielle
Marriage Spouse: Anna of Saxony
1561
 Leipzig
Marriage Spouse: Louise De Coligny
Apr 12 1583
 Antwerp
Relatives
RelationNameBirth
FatherWilliam I, Count of Nassau-DillenburgApr 10 1487
MotherJuliana of StolbergFeb 15 1506
SonPhilip William, Prince of OrangeDec 19 1554
SonJustinus van Nassau1559
DaughterCountess Louise Juliana of NassauMar 31 1576
DaughterCountess Charlotte Brabantina of NassauSep 17 1580
DaughterCountess Emilia of NassauApr 10 1569
DaughterCountess Catharina Belgica of NassauJuly 31 1578
DaughterCountess Maria of NassauFeb 7 1556
DaughterMaria of NassauNov 22 1553
DaughterCountess Elisabeth of NassauApr 26 1577
DaughterCountess Emilia Antwerpiana of NassauDec 9 1581
DaughterCountess Charlotte Flandrina of NassauAug 18 1579
DaughterCountess Anna of NassauNov 5 1563
SonMaurice, Prince of OrangeNov 14 1567
SonMaurits van NassauDec 18 1564
SonFrederick Henry, Prince of OrangeJan 29 1584
DaughterAnna van NassauOct 31 1562
BrotherLouis of NassauJan 10 1538
BrotherHenry of Nassau-DillenburgOct 15 1550
BrotherJohann Vi, Count of Nassau-DillenburgNov 22 1536
BrotherAdolf of NassauJuly 11 1540
WifeAnna van EgmontMar 1533
WifeCharlotte of Bourbon1546
WifeAnna of SaxonyDec 23 1544
WifeLouise De ColignySep 23 1555
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