Johan van Oldenbarnevelt

Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (September 14, 1547 – May 13, 1619) was a Dutch statesman, who played an important role in the Dutch struggle for independence from Spain.

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September 14 - 1547 - May 13 - 1619 - Dutch - Dutch struggle for independence from Spain

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Born in Amersfoort, Van Oldenbarnevelt studied law at Louvain, Bourges and Heidelberg, and travelling in France and Italy before settling in The Hague. Although just a moderate Calvinist, he supported William the Silent in his revolt against Spain, and fought in William's army.

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Amersfoort - The Hague - Calvinist - William the Silent - Spain

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