Willem (Dillenburg, April 24, 1533 – Delft, July 10, 1584), Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg, better known as William of Orange or under his posthumous nickname William the Silent, …

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October 29, 2024

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The statue of William of Orange was unveiled on October 9, 2019. The statue refers to the First Free States Assembly that was held in Dordrecht in 1572. In it, twelve cities in the province of Holland decided to financially support William of Orange's struggle for freedom.

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August 29, 2025

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The statue of William of Orange in Dordrecht, designed by Arie Schippers, was unveiled in 2019 by Princess Beatrix. It stands on Hofstraat, near the site of the First Assembly of the Free States in 1572. William is depicted with a dog at his feet, symbolizing loyalty. The pedestal bears the names of twelve Dutch cities that supported him in the fight against Spain. The statue caused some controversy due to local sentiments surrounding the De Witt brothers.

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