The statue of William of Orange is located on the Willem van Oranjeplein, also known as "Het Statbeeldplein."
This statue of William of Orange was made by the Dutch sculptor Hendrick de Keyser and was unveiled in 1621. It is a bronze statue of William of Orange in a standing position, dressed in the clothing style of his time. It is one of the oldest statues in the Netherlands.
The placement of this statue is historically significant because it is in Delft, where William of Orange was murdered. On July 10, 1584, William of Orange was murdered in the Prinsenhof in Delft by Balthasar Gerards, an extremist opponent of his pursuit of independence from Spanish rule.
The statue on the Willem van Oranjeplein is a tribute to the invention of William of Orange and his important role in Dutch history. It commemorates his leadership in the fight against Spanish rule and his contribution to the establishment of the Dutch Republic.
It is a historical and cultural landmark in Delft and attracts both tourists and locals who want to learn about the history of the Netherlands and William of Orange's influence on the country.
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