10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STADTHOLDER»
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1
The History of the Office of
Stadtholder from Its Origin to ...
These expressions, which' were dictated by the States of the province os Holland,
plainly-evinced the aversion ofthe magistrates to the Stadtholder. It has been
remarked by 'a celebrated French writer, * that every Prince wishes to be
absolute, ...
Guil. Th. Fr Raynal, 1787
2
Encyclopædia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, ...
The states of Holland and Zealand, however, had conferred the government of
their provinces on prince Maurice, second son of the murdered prince of Orange ;
and he was the first stadtholder who had been appointed by the separate ...
Francis Lieber, Edward Wigglesworth, Thomas Gamaliel Bradford, 1854
3
Modern History Or the Present State of All Nations
They should have rejoiced at an opportunity of entring into a conference with
their High Mightinesses, but that they understood by their letter that they only
desired a conference to divert them from the choice of a Stadtholder, on which
they had ...
4
Encyclopædia Americana: a popular dictionary of arts, ...
After the death of William, the states-general declared the earl of Leicester (who
was sent with a body of troops by Elizabeth, queen of England, to aid them
against the Spaniards) stadtholder. The states of Holland and Zealand, however,
had ...
Francis Lieber, Edward Wigglesworth, Thomas Gamaliel Bradford, 1835
5
History of Holland, from the Beginning of the Tenth to the ...
... on the death of the Stadtholder, 695 assume the functions of sovereignty, 696
dissuade the other Provinces from the appointment of Stadtholder, ib. condemn
the deputation of the States-General to the towns, 703 desire peace with England
, ...
6
The history of Holland and the Dutch nation: from the ...
... on the death of the Stadtholder, 695 assume the functions of sovereignty, 696
dissuade the other Provinces from the appointment of Stadtholder, ib. condemn
the deputation of the States-General to the towns, 703 desire peace with England
, ...
Charles Maurice Davies, 1851
7
Encyclopaedia Americana. A Popular Dictionary of Arts, ...
After the death of William, the states-general declared the earl of Leicester (who
was sent with a body of troops by Elizabeth, queen of England, to aid them
against the Spaniards) stadtholder. The states of Holland and Zealand, however,
had ...
8
Encyclopaedia Americana: A popular dictionary of arts, ...
After the death of William, the states-general declared the earl of Leicester (who
was sent with a body of troops by Elizabeth, queen of England, to aid them
against the Spaniards) stadtholder. The states of Holland and Zealand, however,
had ...
Francis Lieber, Thomas Gamaliel Bradford, Henry Vethake, 1851
9
Encyclopædia Americana: A Popular Dictionary of Arts, ...
After the death of William, the states-general declared the earl of Leicester (who
was sent with a body of troops by Elizabeth, queen of England, to aid them
against the Spaniards) stadtholder. The states of Holland and Zealand, however,
had ...
Francis Lieber, Edward Wigglesworth, Thomas Gamaliel Bradford, 1832
10
A New Geographical and Historical Grammar: Wherein Th ...
pie have nothing to do, either jn the choice of their representatives or their
magistrates ; what alteration the constitution may receive from their late struggles
for a Stadtholder, is but uncertain. The Stadtholder had once a very great power ;
we ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STADTHOLDER»
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stadtholder is used in the context of the following news items.
Stop fighting it. America is a monarchy, and that's probably for the best.
William V, the Dutch stadtholder, said that America would have a “king, under the title of president.” John Adams would later note that the Constitution had ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
We've given federalism to much of the world — now it's our turn to …
William of Orange, then Stadtholder of the Netherlands, was invited to become King of England in 1688, secured the Protestant “glorious revolution” with a Bill of ... «Financial Times, May 15»
Getting to know our neighbours: The Monarchy of the Netherlands
This came to order when Philip II of Spain appointed William of Orange as stadtholder. William then went on to became the leader of the Dutch Revolt and the ... «Royal Central, Mar 15»
5 November 1688: Dutch army deposes England's king in the …
... and the earls of Danby, Shrewsbury, and Devonshire – formally invited William of Orange, Stadtholder of the Netherlands and husband of the king's daughter, ... «MoneyWeek, Nov 14»
The new Mauritshuis: a masterpiece of its own
“The Garden of Eden with the Fall of Man” was a trophy, acquired by 18-year-old Prince William V, last Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic and a passionate ... «Financial Times, Jun 14»
Stolen WWII-era porcelain found in Dutch museums
The plates and sauce boats are part of a 435-piece crockery set that Stadtholder Willem V, head of state of the Republic of the Netherlands at that time, received ... «New Europe, May 14»
Wine and warfare part 2: Dutch courage
... during the Nine Years War of 1688 – 1697, as William III used his new kingdom to battle the expansionist agenda of Louis XIV; an old foe of the stadtholder. «The Drinks Business, Dec 13»
Latest Silver Ducat Dedicated to Groningen Province
In 1647, Prince Willem of Orange, (depicted on the obverse) son of stadtholder Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange became Stadtholder of the province of ... «Coin Update News, Oct 13»
The role of the monarchy in the Netherlands
William of Orange held the position of “Stadtholder”, which meant he replaced the King. As the rule of the King had now ended, the position of Stadtholder was ... «In Defense of Marxism, May 13»
Orangefest for Netherland's new ' King Billy ' . . . and an invite to …
... July festivities that commemorate his famous namesake — Stadtholder Willem III of the Royal House of Orange-Nassau to the Dutch, or King Billy to his fans. «Belfast Telegraph, Apr 13»
