William of Orange is elected Stadtholder

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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  • The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.1: Dutch and Flemish Writing and Culture, 800-present.
William of Orange is elected Stadtholder (governor) by Holland, Friesland, Zeeland and Utrecht at the Dort Assembly. His first priority is to renew his attack on the Duke of Alva, but he is forced to wait for the arrival of a French force under the Huguenot leader Coligny to assist him.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "William of Orange is elected Stadtholder". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15146, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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