Death
Cornelis's tomb chapel is to be found of in the Oude Kerk, and after his death his younger brother Andries and the cunning Gillis Valckenier took over his role on the council. After De Graeffs death Johan de Witt lost his power and reputation in Amsterdam and afterwards in the Province Holland.
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