Philips of Marnix, Lord of Saint-Aldegonde
16th century mayor of Antwerp, probable author of Dutch national anthem / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philips of Marnix, Lord of Saint-Aldegonde, Lord of West-Souburg (Dutch: Filips van Marnix, heer van Sint-Aldegonde, heer van West-Souburg, French: Philippe de Marnix, seigneur de Sainte-Aldegonde; 7 March/20 July 1540 – 15 December 1598) was a Flemish and Dutch writer and statesman, and the probable author of the text of the Dutch national anthem, the Wilhelmus.
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Philips of Marnix, Lord of Saint-Aldegonde | |
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Lord Mayor of Antwerp | |
In office 1583–1584 | |
Lord of Saint-Aldegonde | |
In office 1558–1598 | |
Preceded by | Jacob of Marnix |
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Born | 1540 Brussels, Brabant, Spain |
Died | 15 December 1598(1598-12-15) (aged 57–58) Leiden, Holland, The Netherlands |
Spouse(s) | Philippotte, Lady of Belle de Bailleul |
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