Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange

Prince of Orange and Stadtholder of Holland

Date of Birth: 29-Jan-1584

Place of Birth: Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

Date of Death: 14-Mar-1647

Profession: politician, military officer

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange

  • Frederick Henry (Dutch: Frederik Hendrik; 29 January 1584 – 14 March 1647) was the sovereign prince of Orange and stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, Overijssel in the Dutch Republic from 1625 until his death in 1647.
  • The last seven years of his life he also was the stadtholder of Groningen (1640-1647).
  • As the leading soldier in the Dutch wars against Spain, his main achievement was the successful Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch in 1629.
  • It was the main Spanish base and a well-fortified city protected by an experienced Spanish garrison and by formidable water defenses.
  • His strategy was the successful neutralization of the threat of inundation of the area around 's-Hertogenbosch and his capture of the Spanish storehouse at Wesel.

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