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William Orange Biography and Timeline

Follow William Orange through 3 dated historical records for Netherlands.

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William Orange, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1582–1584Years on this page

1582

19 February 1582

Installation of Anjou

Prince · Prince of Orange · Antwerp · Warfare / Dutch Revolt

Supports the installation of Francois, Duke of Anjou, in Antwerp

18 March 1582

Assassination Attempt

Prince · Prince of Orange · Antwerp · Warfare / Dutch Revolt

Survives the pistol attack by Juan de Jauregui

1584

10 July 1584

Assassination of William Orange

Prince · Prince of Orange · Delft · Warfare / Dutch Revolt

Assassinated at the Prinsenhof in Delft by Balthasar Gerard

Role range: 1584

Records, sources and methodology

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