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Maurice of Orange (Dutch: Maurits van Oranje; 14 November 1567 – 23 April 1625) was stadtholder of all the provinces of the Dutch Republic except for Friesland from 1585 at the earliest until his death in 1625.
Maurice (born Nov. 13, 1567, Dillenburg, Nassau—died April 23, 1625, The Hague) was the hereditary stadtholder (1585–1625) of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, or Dutch Republic, successor to his father, William I the Silent.
From the joining of the house of Nassau-Breda/Dillenburg and the House of Châlon-Arlay -Orange to the end of the Dutch Republic is shown below. The family spawned many famous statesmen and generals, including two of the acknowledged "first captains of their age", Maurice of Nassau and the Marshal de Turenne .
Prince of Orange (or Princess of Orange if the holder is female) is a title associated with the sovereign Principality of Orange, in what is now southern France and subsequently held by the stadtholders of, and then the heirs apparent of, the Netherlands.
Maurice of Orange ( Dutch: Maurits van Oranje; 14 November 1567 – 23 April 1625) was stadtholder of all the provinces of the Dutch Republic except for Friesland from 1585 at the earliest until his death in 1625.
He became stadtholder of Groningen in 1620, and succeeded his older brother Philip William as Prince of Orange in 1618. Maurice died 23 April 1625 and was succeeded in most of the Dutch provinces by his youngest brother, Frederick Henry.
Maurice of Orange (14 November 1567 – 23 April 1625) was stadtholder of all the provinces of the Dutch Republic except for Friesland from 1585 at the earliest until his death in 1625.
Maurice made his mark as the commander of both army and navy. His well-trained troops were extremely successful. He managed to capture huge areas from the Spaniards for the Republic and at the Battle of Nieuwpoort the prince won a major victory.
Jun 18, 2020 · Maurice of Nassau, later the Prince of Orange Maurits van Nassau, later de Prins van Oranje (NL) 1567-1625: Son of William the Silent, Maurice came into power following his father’s assassination.
Apr 26, 2022 · Maurice of Nassau (Dutch: Maurits van Nassau) (14 November 1567 – 23 April 1625), Prince of Orange (1618–1625), son of William the Silent and Princess Anna of Saxony, was born at the castle of Dillenburg.
