Louis of Nassau
Britishnoun
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Close to him rode Count Louis of Nassau, one of the bravest and most gallant of knights.
From The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham by Kingston, William Henry Giles
Louis of Nassau, brother of the Prince of Orange, united many splendid qualities, which made him worthy of appearing on so noble and important a stage.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 by Rudd, John
Letters of marque were first issued by Louis of Nassau, brother of William of Orange, and in 1569 there were 18 ships engaged, increased in the next year to 84.
From A History of Sea Power by Stevens, William Oliver
William's friend Villiers invaded the Burgundian State near Maastricht and Louis of Nassau marched with troops into Friesland.
From The Age of the Reformation by Smith, Preserved
Brill was an unexpected triumph which the brilliant, impetuous Louis of Nassau followed up by the seizure of Flushing, the key of Zealand, which was the approach to Antwerp.
From Heroes of Modern Europe by Birkhead, Alice
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