William of Orange-Nassau (1533-1584) called the Taciturn. A member of the House of Nassau, he became Prince of Orange in 1544. Joined the rebellion against the rule of the Habsburg king Philip II of Spain. Portrait. Engraving, detail. Wars of Flanders. Edition published in Antwerp, 1748.

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