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Drenthe Appoints William III

When
1696
Where
Drenthe
Part of
Drenthe Appoints William III

The Dutch County of Drenthe made William III its Stadtholder in 1696.

Historical records state that in 1696, the Dutch County of Drenthe made William III its Stadtholder. William was the sovereign Prince of Orange and held the title in several other Dutch provinces.

Sources

  1. William III of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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