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'''William of Orange''' (French: ''Guillaume'', Dutch: ''Willem'') is the name of several historical people. In the context of English history, it refers most often to ]; in the context of Dutch history, ] is most often meant. |
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These men could be meant by William of Orange: |
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* Saint William of Gellone (755-c.812), legendary courtier of Charlemagne who defeated the Saracens at Orange, is often called William of Orange. |
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* William of Orange was also a bishop accompanying the ]. After the death of ], he was recognized as leader of the clergy, until he himself died six months later in December of ]. |
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The following ] were also known as William of Orange: |
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* ] (c.1155-1218) |
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* ] (c.1200-1239) |
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* ] (c.1220-1256) |
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* ] (c.1240-1281) |
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* ] (c.1415-1475) |
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After the counts of Nassau inherited the principality, the following princes of Orange-Nassau (and stadtholders in the Netherlands) were also known as William of Orange: |
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* ], (1533-1584), also known as William the Silent |
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* ], also king of England |
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The following kings of the Netherlands from the House of Orange-Nassau may also sometimes be known as William of Orange: |
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* ]. |
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* ]. |
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