Title
William I; Prince of Orange (1533 – 1584)
Caption
William I; Prince of Orange (1533 – 1584); known as William the Silent. leader of the Dutch revolt against the Spanish that set off the Eighty Years' War and resulted in the formal independence of the United Provinces in 1648. The Catholic Frenchman Balthasar Gérard shot William in the chest at close range.
Date
1754
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A23_407
License type
Rights managed
Available size
47,2Mb (5,6Mb) / 11,1in x 16,5in / 3322 x 4961 (300dpi)