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Jan de Witt

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Jan de Witt , 1625-72, Dutch statesman. Like his father, Jacob de Witt, burgomaster of Dort, he became a leading opponent of the house of Orange and played a vital role in the three successive Dutch Wars . As leader of the republican party, he was elected (1653) grand pensionary, thus acquiring control of state affairs. He represented the mercantile interests and accordingly encouraged industry and commerce. He ended the disastrous war with England (first of the Dutch Wars) in 1654, but the Restoration in England was considered a danger to Dutch maritime and political freedom and led to th... Read more
Witt, Jan de
Witt, Jan de (1625–72) Dutch statesman, an opponent...Netherlands. When Louis invaded in 1672 de Witt was caught unprepared and William proved himself an able commander of the Dutch forces. De Witt's power was undermined and he and his brother... Read more
Witt, Jan de
Witt, Jan de (1625–72) Dutch politician. A republican and opponent of the House of Orange, he became Grand Pensionary and effectively... Read more

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