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Balthasar Gerard Biography and Timeline

Follow Balthasar Gerard through 2 dated historical records for Netherlands.

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Balthasar Gerard, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1584–1584Years on this page

1584

10 July 1584

Assassination of William Orange

Assassin · Killer of William the Silent · Delft · Warfare / Dutch Revolt

Shoots William the Silent at Delft

Role range: 1584

14 July 1584

Execution

Assassin · Killer of William the Silent · Delft · Warfare / Dutch Revolt

Executed after the assassination of William the Silent

Role range: 1584

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