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Quote by William the Silent

“In all things there must be order, but it must of such a kind as is possible to observe...to see a man burnt for doing as he thought right, harms the people, for this is a matter of conscience.”

Quote by William the Silent

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William the Silent
William the Silent

Prince William of Orange, also known as William the Silent, was a leader in the Dutch Revolt and one of the founders of the Dutch Republic. Born on April 24, 1533, in the Netherlands, he died on July 10, 1584. He played a crucial role in the struggle for Dutch independence and freedom, and is celebrated as a national hero in the Netherlands. more

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