The Stadtholder William II dies in Holland

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 II, Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of the United Provinces, dies of smallpox. Since his son William is only born a week later, his death leads to a time known as the 'First Stadtholderless Period' in Holland, which lasts until William's takes over in 1672.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Stadtholder William II dies in Holland". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=16340, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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