Oldenbarneveldt

/ (ˌɒldənˈbɑːnəˌvɛlt) /

noun

Johan van. 1547–1619, Dutch statesman, regarded as a founder of Dutch independence; the leading figure (from 1586) in the United Provinces of the Netherlands: executed by Maurice of Nassau

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Such was the reward that Oldenbarneveldt received for life-long services of priceless value to his country.

History of Holland |George Edmundson
On the plea of ill-health Oldenbarneveldt now left the Hague, and took up his residence at Utrecht.

History of Holland |George Edmundson
Oldenbarneveldt himself headed the French mission, but he failed to turn Henry from his purpose.

History of Holland |George Edmundson
The Estates of Holland impelled by Oldenbarneveldt now took a very strong step, a step which could not be retrieved.

History of Holland |George Edmundson

The claims of Holland were overthrown and the head of Oldenbarneveldt fell upon the scaffold .

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