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Frederick Henry, prince of Orange, count of Nassau: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Frederik Hendrik
Born January 29, 1584 ā€¢ Delft ā€¢ Netherlands
Died March 14, 1647 (aged 63) ā€¢ The Hague ā€¢ Netherlands
Title / Office stadtholder (1625-1647), Dutch Republic
House / Dynasty House of Orange
Notable Family Members father William I ā€¢ son William II
Role In Eighty Yearsā€™ War
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