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Balthasar Gérard

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Assassin of William I of Orange

FranceLived 1557 to 1584 · aged 27
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Balthazar Gérard was the assassin of the Dutch revolt's leader, William the Silent of the House of Orange.

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Gérard shooting William the SilentGérard shooting William the SilentThe bullet holes are still visible at the Museum Het Prinsenhof in DelftThe bullet holes are still visible at the Museum Het Prinsenhof in DelftReward letter of King Philip II of Spain to the family of Balthazar Gérard, 1590Reward letter of King Philip II of Spain to the family of Balthazar Gérard, 1590

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France
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1557 to 1584 · aged 27
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