List of People From The Dutch Golden Age - Politics

Politics

  • Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange (1567–1625), stadtholder
  • Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange (1584–1647), stadtholder
  • Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (1547–1619), statesman who played an important role in the Dutch struggle for independence from Spain
  • Jan de Witt (1627–1672), statesman who played an important role in the Dutch Golden Age
  • Cornelis de Graeff (1599–1664), Amsterdam regent who played an important role in the Dutch Golden Age
  • Andries de Graeff (1611–1678), Amsterdam regent who ruled the city after the death of his brother Cornelis

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