William of Orange endorses the 'Beggars of the Sea'

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Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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  • The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.1: Dutch and Flemish Writing and Culture, 800-present.

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William of Orange begins issuing letters of marque to a group of rebel nobles known as the 'Beggars of the Sea', authorizing them to plunder Spanish ships.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "William of Orange endorses the 'Beggars of the Sea'". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15093, accessed 29 March 2024.]

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