Category: Genealogy

• William of Orange, part 1

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  June 26, 2024

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  Anthroponymy, Genealogy, General Medieval History

  We all know that Henry the VIII had six wives, but how much do you know about Holland’s very own William of Orange ? Did you know he had 4 wives? If you are interested, then I have just the thing for you because most of the correspondence by William and his 4 wives has…

• An Adorable Stronghold

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  February 29, 2020

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  Archeology, Genealogy

  During my many travels, I have visited many places, towns, cathedrals and castles. Allow me to tell you about one of those today. I will take you to the town of Lisse, which is 25 miles south-west of Amsterdam. In the 10th century it isn’t more than a handful of farms. Lisse is near the…