I cannot approve of monarchs who want to rule over the conscience of the people, and take away their freedom of choice and religion. - William the Silent
" "I cannot approve of monarchs who want to rule over the conscience of the people, and take away their freedom of choice and religion.
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About William the Silent
For other people named William of Orange, see William of Orange (disambiguation). William I, Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg (24 April 1533 – 10 July 1584), also widely known as William the Silent, was the main leader of the Dutch revolt against the Spanish Empire that set off the Eighty Years' War and resulted in the formal independence of the United Provinces in 1648. He was assassinated in 1584. Today, he is known as the De Vader des Vaderlands, or, in english, Father of the Fatherland.
Also Known As
Native Name:
Willem van Oranje-Nassau
Alternative Names:
William I, Prince of Orange
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William the Taciturn
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William of Orange
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Willem de Zwijger
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prins van Oranje, graaf van Nassau Dutch Willem
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Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau William
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William I of Orange-Nassau
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Vader des Vaderlands Willem van Oranje
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Tell the King, that whole cities are in open revolt against the prosecutions, and that it is impossible to enforce the decrees here. As for myself, I shall continue to hold by the Catholic faith; but I will never give any colour to the tyrannical claim of kings to dictate to the consciences of their people, and to prescribe the form of religion that they choose to impose. Call the King’s attention to the corruption that has crept into the administration of justice. Let the Government be reformed, the Privy Council and the Council of Finance, and increase the authority of the Council of State.
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