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Succession of Frederick Henry as Stadtholder

When
1625
Where
The Hague
Episodes
1

Maurice of Nassau died in The Hague on 23 April 1625 without legitimate issue. His half-brother Frederick Henry succeeded him as stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, and other provinces, as well as Captain-General of the Dutch Republic.

Episodes

  1. 23 April 1625 · The HagueDeath of Maurice

    Maurice of Nassau died in The Hague on 23 April 1625 without legitimate issue, ending his tenure as stadtholder.

Background and detail

Succession. Upon Maurice's death, Frederick Henry succeeded him in his paternal dignities and estates. This included the stadtholderates of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Overijssel, and Guelders, as well as the posts of captain and admiral-general of the Union, ensuring continuity in military and political leadership.

People involved

Sources

  1. Maurice, Prince of Orange Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-05
  2. Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-02

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