Oldenbarneveldt

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/ ˌɒldənˈbɑːnəˌvɛlt /

noun

1. Johan van. 1547–1619, Dutch statesman, regarded as a founder of Dutch independence; the leading figure (from 1586) in the United Provinces of the Netherlands: executed by Maurice of Nassau

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Oldenbarneveldt

The Contra-Remonstrants, or Gomarists, as the extreme Calvinists were called, having disposed of their hated enemy Oldenbarneveldt, had now begun to play havoc with the liberties of the people.

From Vondel's Lucifer by Joost van den Vondel

All the prisoners were condemned, first De Groot, then Hoogerbeets, then Oldenbarneveldt.

From History of Holland by George Edmundson

Through the secret agency of Albert's Franciscan Confessor, Father John Neyen, both Oldenbarneveldt and Maurice were approached in May, 1606, but without any result.

From History of Holland by George Edmundson

While Maurice, however, was hesitating as to the action he should take, Oldenbarneveldt determined upon a step which amounted to a declaration of war.

From History of Holland by George Edmundson

But Oldenbarneveldt was far too proud to take any step which implied an admission of guilt; and all the members of his family were as firmly resolved as he was not to supplicate for grace.

From History of Holland by George Edmundson

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