Historedia
Person

William of Orange

Events
4
Episodes
8
Years
1572–1677

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William of Orange, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Dutch Revolt: Capture of Brielle and Subsequent Sieges

    1572

    Role: Protestant noble who authorized the Watergeuzen

    1. 1 April 1572 · BrielleCapture of Brielle

      Watergeuzen occupy the undefended port of Brielle, establishing a rebel foothold.

    2. June 1572 · GorkumImprisonment at Gorkum

      Watergeuzen arrive at Gorkum and imprison 19 Catholic clerics.

    3. 9 July 1572 · BrielleExecution of Martyrs of Gorkum

      19 Catholic clerics are hanged in Brielle by militant Calvinists.

    4. 11 December 1572 · HaarlemSiege of Haarlem Begins

      Spanish army lays siege to Haarlem after the city turns against Philip II.

  2. Founding of Leiden University

    1575

    Role: Founder and Prince of Orange

    1. 1575 · Leiden, NetherlandsFounding of Leiden University

      William of Orange established Leiden University in 1575 to serve the Northern Netherlands as a Protestant educational and governmental institution.

  3. Battle of Seneffe

    1674

    Role: Commander of the combined Dutch, Imperial, and Spanish force

    1. 11 August 1674 · Seneffe, BelgiumBattle of Seneffe

      French and Allied armies clashed near Seneffe, resulting in high casualties and a disputed outcome.

    2. 11 August 1674 · Seneffe, BelgiumAllied Offensive Maneuver

      William of Orange attempted to outflank the French but was forced to divide his army into three columns.

  4. Marriage of Mary II and William of Orange

    1677

    Role: Groom, Prince of Orange and Stadtholder

    1. 4 November 1677 · St James's PalaceMarriage Ceremony at St James's Palace

      Mary and William were married by Bishop Henry Compton on 4 November 1677 at St James's Palace.

Sources

  1. Martyrs of Gorkum Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
  2. William the Silent Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  3. Leiden University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  4. Battle of Seneffe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  5. William III of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20