Oldenbarneveldt

British  

/ 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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Example Sentences

In 1617 the outbreak of the religious dispute between the Remonstrant Maurice Prince of Orange and John of Oldenbarneveldt.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various

The States-General, in which the influence of Holland and its chief representative, Oldenbarneveldt, was overpoweringly great, upheld the Provincial Estates in the measures they were taking.

From History of Holland by Edmundson, George

The Estates of Holland, under the guidance of Oldenbarneveldt, prepared themselves to resist stubbornly this attempt to thrust upon them a new tyranny.

From History of Holland by Edmundson, George

It was muttered that he ought to be taken to The Hague to be tried, even as Oldenbarneveldt.

From Vondel's Lucifer by Vondel, Joost van den

To this Libertine party belonged William the Silent, Oldenbarneveldt and the majority of the burgher-regents of Holland.

From History of Holland by Edmundson, George