stadtholder
[ stat-hohl-der ]
noun
Other words from stadtholder
- stadt·hold·er·ate, stadt·hold·er·ship, noun
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How to use stadtholder in a sentence
His near relation to the stadtholder and the Prince of Brunswick, is an additional motive to cultivate his friendship.
Grotius's father, who knew his son was esteemed and even loved by the new stadtholder, advised him to write to that Prince.
The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius | Jean Lvesque de BurignyThe choice of a supreme stadtholder for the Netherlands was the principal matter which still detained him.
The Revolt of The Netherlands, Complete | Friedrich SchillerThe law, which excluded all foreigners from office, made an exception in the case of the supreme stadtholder.
The Revolt of The Netherlands, Complete | Friedrich SchillerThe new stadtholder did his best; could not, in the short life granted him, do nearly enough.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XVI. (of XXI.) | Thomas Carlyle
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