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Hace 4 días · William the Conqueror (c. 1028 – 9 September 1087), sometimes called William the Bastard, was the first Norman king of England (as William I), reigning from 1066 until his death. A descendant of Rollo , he was Duke of Normandy (as William II ) [3] from 1035 onward.
9 de may. de 2024 · Johan van Oldenbarnevelt was a lawyer, statesman, and, after William I the Silent, the second founding father of an independent Netherlands. He mobilized Dutch forces under William’s son Maurice and devised the anti-Spanish triple alliance with France and England (1596). In the Twelve Years’ Truce.
Hace 4 días · William's death meant that he would remain the only member of the Dutch House of Orange to reign over England. Members of this House had served as stadtholder of Holland and the majority of the other provinces of the Dutch Republic since the time of William the Silent (William I).
Hace 1 día · Strauss–Howe generational theory. The Strauss–Howe generational theory, devised by William Strauss and Neil Howe, describes a theorized recurring generation cycle in American history and Western history. According to the theory, historical events are associated with recurring generational personas (archetypes).
11 de may. de 2024 · Keyser’s sculptural masterpiece was a tomb for William the Silent in the Nieuwe Kerk Delft (1614–21). His terra-cotta busts suggest the immediacy and directness of Frans Hals’s 17th-century portraits. His son-in-law and best-known pupil was the English sculptor Nicholas Stone.
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20 de may. de 2024 · William Wellman, American film director whose more than 80 movies included Hollywood classics of documentary-like realism and who was ranked as an action director alongside Howard Hawks and John Ford. His movies included Wings (1927), The Public Enemy (1931), A Star Is Born (1937), and The Ox-Bow Incident (1943).
26 de may. de 2024 · Welcome to the William the Silent quiz! In this quiz, you'll test your knowledge about the influential figure who played a pivotal role in the struggle for Dutch independence. From his early life to his contributions to the Dutch Revolt. A multiple-choice quiz by piet . Estimated time: 3 mins. Home. » Quizzes. » People Trivia. » People T-Z.
