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William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland

Dutch and English nobleman (1649-1709) · Netherlands · On the map · Writers · Died at 60

William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland was a Dutch-born British courtier and diplomat who became in an early stage the favourite of William, Prince of Orange, Stadtholder in the Netherlands, and future King of England. He was reportedly steady, sensible, modest and usually moderate.

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Country
Netherlands
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1649 to 1709 · aged 60