Oldenbarneveldt
Britishnoun
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The whole proceedings were illegal, and the illegality was consummated by the prisoners being brought before a Oldenbarneveldt executed. special tribunal of 24 judges, nearly all of whom were personal enemies of the accused.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
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
Oldenbarneveldt entered into diplomatic relations with Charles IX of Sweden and with Russia.
From History of Holland by George Edmundson
On the plea of ill-health Oldenbarneveldt now left the Hague, and took up his residence at Utrecht.
From History of Holland by George Edmundson
Such was the reward that Oldenbarneveldt received for life-long services of priceless value to his country.
From History of Holland by George Edmundson
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