House of Orange-Nassau

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The House of Orange-Nassau (Dutch: Huis van Oranje-Nassau, pronounced [ˈɦœys fɑn oːˌrɑɲə ˈnɑsʌu]), also known as the House of Orange or rarely the Fourth House of Orange in comparison with the other noble houses that held the Principality of Orange, is the current reigning house of the Netherlands. A branch of the European House of Nassau, it has played a central role in the politics and government of the Netherlands since the 16th century, and elsewhere in Europe, since William the Silent organised the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. During World War II, Wilhelmina of the Netherlands became a symbol of Dutch resistance while in exile in London. Several members of the house served during the Eighty Years' War and after as stadtholders ("governors"; Dutch: stadhouder) of the Dutch Republic. However, in 1815, after a long period as a republic, the Netherlands became a monarchy under the House of Orange-Nassau. The dynasty was established as a result of the marriage of Henry III of Nassau...

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