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Also Known As Maurice, Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau • Maurice, Count of Nassau • Maurits, Prins van Oranje, Graaf van Nassau
Born November 14, 1567 • (Birthday tomorrow)
Died April 23, 1625 (aged 57) • The Hague • Netherlands
House / Dynasty House of Orange
Notable Family Members father William I
Role In Eighty Years’ War • Siege of Breda

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Portrait painting of Maurits, Prince of Orange, standing in ornate gold armor with a baton in his right hand, beside a table holding a plumed helmet and glove. Painted by Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt.
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