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John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen

Dutch soldier and administrator (1604–1679)

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John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen

Dutch soldier and administrator (1604–1679)

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John Maurice of Nassau, called "the Brazilian" for his fruitful period as governor of Dutch Brazil, was Count and Prince of Nassau-Siegen. He served as Herrenmeister of the Order of Saint John from 1652 until his death in 1679.

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Occupation: politician, military personnel, military leader, diplomat
Citizenship: Dutch Republic
Born: June 17, 1604
Died: December 20, 1679

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John VII, Count of Nassau-Siegenfather Margrethe of Slesvig-Holsten-Sønderborgmother Marie Juliane of Nassau-Siegensibling Henry of Nassau-Siegensibling George Frederick, Prince of Nassau-Siegensibling Amelie of Nassau-Siegensibling Wilhelm Otto von Nassau-Siegensibling Louisa Christine of Nassau-Siegensibling Sophie Margaret of Nassau-Siegensibling Bernhard of Nassau-Siegensibling Christian of Nassau-Siegensibling Catherine of Nassau-Siegensibling

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John Maurice of Nassau, called "the Brazilian" for his fruitful period as governor of Dutch Brazil, was Count and Prince of Nassau-Siegen. He served as Herrenmeister of the Order of Saint John from 1652 until his death in 1679.

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Occupation: politician, military personnel, military leader, diplomat
Citizenship: Dutch Republic
Born: June 17, 1604
Died: December 20, 1679

Family

John VII, Count of Nassau-Siegenfather Margrethe of Slesvig-Holsten-Sønderborgmother Marie Juliane of Nassau-Siegensibling Henry of Nassau-Siegensibling George Frederick, Prince of Nassau-Siegensibling Amelie of Nassau-Siegensibling Wilhelm Otto von Nassau-Siegensibling Louisa Christine of Nassau-Siegensibling Sophie Margaret of Nassau-Siegensibling Bernhard of Nassau-Siegensibling Christian of Nassau-Siegensibling Catherine of Nassau-Siegensibling