William the Silent

William I

noun
1.
(“the Conqueror”), 1027–87, duke of Normandy 1035–87; king of England 1066–87 (son of Robert I, duke of Normandy).
2.
Also, Willem I. (William I of Orange; “the Silent”), 1533–84, Dutch leader, statesman, and revolutionary leader born in Germany: prince of Orange 1544–84; count of Nassau 1559–84; 1st stadholder of the United Provinces of the Netherlands 1578–84.
3.
Also, Wilhelm I. (Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig), 1797–1888, King of Prussia 1861–88; emperor of Germany 1871–88 (brother of Frederick William IV).
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