William of Orange marries Charlotte de Bourbon

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William the Silent, Prince of Orange, marries Charlotte de Bourbon, daughter of the Duke of Montpensier. This wedding takes place despite the fact that his second wife, who has been placed under house arriest and is claimed to be insane, is still alive.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "William of Orange marries Charlotte de Bourbon". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15183, accessed 06 May 2024.]

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