Nassau : Frederick Henry (1584-1647), prince of Orange, & count of Nassau, general, politician, & Stadtholder (chief executor of Holland). He led military campaigns against Spanish outposts throughout the Low Countries. (See Netherland)
... own sky, Your fathers first opposed their petty strength To his huge destinies; nor defeat, nor length Of weary struggle could out-tire nor break Their spirit obstinate for freedom's sake, When Nassau led them. He was such a man As you love best to set in your stern van, Wordless and lonely, stubborn as the hills, With nature strong to brook tremendous ills In silence, dowered with vigilant ...
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