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Bookmark or Share- Assessing the Grand Pensionaries of the Dutch RepublicUnder de Witt the Dutch navy was the undisputed master of the oceans and he personally patronized the career of Michiel de Ruyter who would be among the greatest admirals of his age. That he did all this (and being among the greatest mathematicians of the country on the side) despite at a relatively young age speaks well of his ability.
- Assessing the Grand Pensionaries of the Dutch RepublicThese are the true bonds that hold the seven arrows together in the grasp of the Dutch Lion. If everyone honors these bonds as sacred according to their duty and ability, we will undoubtedly find, with God's blessing, that it is better to base unity on immortal assemblies and institutions than on the external splendor and authority of mortal ...
- Celts in the Netherlands? - History ForumBy contrast, such noticeable differences exist (as Vinnie wrote) between southern Dutch and northern Dutch. This shows that northern Belgians and southern Dutch can indeed be largely of Celtic origin, as well as southern Belgians. Note that neither of these groups speak Celtic languages today - they speak either Romance (Latin) or Germanic.
- English intervention in the Eighty Years War - History ForumThe Dutch resistance is slowly crumbling, though tries to keep unified through the Union of Utrecht. Furthermore the Netherlands officialy renounce the Spanish King on grounds of tyranny. The heartlands of Holland, Zeeland and Utrecht however remain in Dutch hands. The revolt is at an edge, but it isnt over yet.
- The time when the Dutch ate their prime minister?In 1672 the Dutch Republic was at war with England and France. Many thought that Johan de Witt, the 'Grand Pensionary' – in effect, prime minister – of the republic had failed, and wanted strong leadership from the young Prince of Orange: Willem III, later William III of England.
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