Birth, ancestry, and early years--State of Dutch parties-- William's boyhood--His character and ambitions--Hostility of De Witt and his partisans--Visit to England--Outbreak of the War of 1672 Page 1 William elected Stadtholder of Holland--Murder of the De Witts-- Campaign of 1672-3--Successes of the Prince--Declared hereditary Stadtholder--Progress of the French arms--Marriage with Mary-- Negotiations of Nimeguen--Conclusion of the Peace--Battle of St. Denis 9…
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