because he was raised/switched many religions from lutheranism to calvinism to Catholicism.
Orange also valued politcal peace above religious unity.
That would explain his tolerance as a successful leader of the Netherlands.
William III (William of Orange)
King William III, joined with Mary II at the end of the 17th century as protestant monarchs in Britain. They replaced the deposed James II who was Catholic. Also known as Willem van Oranje, he led the Dutch to independence and religious freedom from Hapsburg Spain. Considered The George Washington of The Netherlands.
William of Orange died of pneumonia, a complication from a broken collarbone, resulting from a fall off his horse, Sorrel.
William of Orange landed in England in 1688 and was the event that caused the Glorious Revolution.
The Orange Order, originally the Orange Society, was formed in 1795 by Irish Protestants supporting the British rule and Protestant supremacy in Ireland. It was named for King William III of England, who was known as William of Orange.
William of orange was from Holland
William I of Orange was born on April 24, 1533.
William I of Orange was born on April 24, 1533.
William Orange died on 1966-06-28.
William Orange was born on 1889-08-09.
William III (William of Orange)
Politique africaine was created in 1981.
King William III, joined with Mary II at the end of the 17th century as protestant monarchs in Britain. They replaced the deposed James II who was Catholic. Also known as Willem van Oranje, he led the Dutch to independence and religious freedom from Hapsburg Spain. Considered The George Washington of The Netherlands.
William V of Orange was born on March 8, 1748.
William V of Orange was born on March 8, 1748.
King William Of Orange was a Protestant and fought for our deliverance in The Battle Of The Boyne
William I of Orange died on July 10, 1584 at the age of 51.