Government of The Dutch Republic in Exile

Government Of The Dutch Republic In Exile

William V, Prince of Orange-Nassau (Willem Batavus; 8 March 1748 – 9 April 1806) was the last Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic, and between 1795 and 1806 he led the Government of the Dutch Republic in London. He was succeeded by his son William I.

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