Drenthe Appoints William III
- When
- 1696
- Where
- Drenthe
- Episodes
- 1
In 1696, the Dutch County of Drenthe made William III its Stadtholder. William was the sovereign Prince of Orange and already served as Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel.
Episodes
Background and detail
The Appointment. In 1696, the Dutch County of Drenthe made William III its Stadtholder. This appointment is recorded in the historical account of William's life, identifying him as the sovereign Prince of Orange.
Political Context. William III was the sovereign Prince of Orange and Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel from 1672. He was also King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until his death in 1702.
People involved
- William III of Orange · Stadtholder of Drenthe from 1696
Sources
- William III of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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