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Willem van Oranje

Willem van Oranje

Willem van Oranje tells the remarkable life story of our Father of the Fatherland. Although loyal to the Spanish crown, Willem van Oranje-Nassau has moral objections when he hears Philip II's plans. Bloody inquisitions are being planned against the Protestants in Europe, which will not spare the Dutch people either. Although Catholic, William was absolutely opposed to any form of infringement on religious freedom. Friendship and love, but also intrigue and betrayal, were all part of the fascinating life of the founder of the current Dutch Royal House.

Created ByWalter van der Kamp
StatusEnded
Original NameWillem van Oranje
First Air DateJanuary 12, 1984
Last Air DateMarch 17, 1984
Seasons1
Episodes10
Episode Runtime 45min
LanguageDutch
Original LanguageDutch
Production CountriesBelgium, Netherlands
Production Companies
NetworksAVROVRT 1
S01E10

1580-1584

Willem van Oranje survives a murder attempt but his slow recovery takes it's toll on the health of his wife Charlotte de Bourbon. Suffering from loneliness, he is advised to marry a much younger widow, Louise de Coligny. When she bares him a daughter (his 13th child), Willem spends most of what's left of his money on the baptizing. Balthasar Gerards arrives in Delft with one thing on his mind: to rid the world of Willem de Zwijger.

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