ɪs, ˈmɒr-, mɔˈris;
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| 1. | 1521--53, duke of Saxony (1541--53) and elector of Saxony (1547--53). He was instrumental in gaining recognition of Protestantism in Germany |
| 2. | known as Maurice of Nassau. 1567--1625, prince of Orange and count of Nassau; the son of William the Silent, after whose death he led the United Provinces of the Netherlands in their struggle for independence from Spain (achieved by 1609) |
| 3. | Frederick Denison. 1805--72, English Anglican theologian and pioneer of Christian socialism |
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maurice
Jewish businessman noted for his extensive philanthropy.
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