About Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg
Lived 1550 – 1574 (aged 23). Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg was a German military personnel.
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Henry of Nassau, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg (Dillenburg, 15 October 1550 – Mook, 14 April 1574), was the youngest brother of William I of Orange-Nassau.
He was the twelfth and last child of William the Rich and Juliana of Stolberg-Werningerode, and was raised a Lutheran. He studied in Leuven and Strasbourg. He and his brothers William and Louis joined the Huguenot army of Louis I de Bourbon, prince de Condé and took part in the Battle of Moncontour (30 October 1569). Henry fell in the Battle of Mookerheyde at the age of 23. His elder brother Louis was also killed in this battle. Their bodies have never been recovered.
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Who was Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg?
Dutch noble (1550-1574)
When was Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg born?
Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg was born on 15 October 1550 in Dillenburg.
When did Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg die?
Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg died on 14 April 1574 in Mook en Middelaar.
What was Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg's occupation?
Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg was a military personnel.
What nationality was Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg?
Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg was German.
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