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Louis of Nassau

British  

noun

  1. 1538–74, a leader (1568–74) of the revolt of the Netherlands against Spain: died in battle

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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About 250 nobles marched to the palace accompanied by Louis of Nassau and Brederode.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various

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

Execution of Egmont and Horn at Brussels; arms taken against the Spaniards by Louis of Nassau and William of Orange, his brother.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 by Rudd, John

Louis of Nassau, a brother of Prince William, hired German mercenaries and invaded Flanders, where he won some slight successes.

From The Age of the Reformation by Smith, Preserved

Presently they slackened their pace, and then abandoned the pursuit, for we were approaching our cavalry, commanded by Count Louis of Nassau.

From For The Admiral by Marx, W.J.

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