stadtholder
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- stadtholderate noun
- stadtholdership noun
Example Sentences
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At that time, almost exactly parallel with Rembrandt's career, The Netherlands was entering its "Golden Age" under the able stadtholder.
From Time Magazine Archive
The stadtholder, William III., at last issued an order, in a.d.
From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.
At the close of his engagement he proceeded to Holland, where he attained great distinction as a pianist, and was employed by the stadtholder as musical instructor to his family.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various
The Austrians would be satisfied if he was only a stadtholder.
From Lectures on the French Revolution by Figgis, John Neville
In 1579 the northern provinces declared their independence, and established the Dutch Republic, or the Seven United Provinces, of which the Prince of Orange was stadtholder.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
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