William IV of Orange-Nassau is elected hereditary Stadtholder of Holland

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  • The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.1: Dutch and Flemish Writing and Culture, 800-present.

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William IV of Orange-Nassau, grand-nephew of William III, is elected hereditary Stadtholder, Captain and Admiral-General of the seven provinces of Holland. He holds this post until his death only four years later, in 1751.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "William IV of Orange-Nassau is elected hereditary Stadtholder of Holland". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17553, accessed 06 May 2024.]

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