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1. William Of Orange

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   William served loyally in various capacities under the reign of Philip II of Spain, including as Governor (Stadtholder) of the provinces of Holland, Zeeland, and Utrecht. Initially, William adhered strictly to the Habsburg religious policies, demonstrating particular zeal in suppressing perceived threats to Catholic orthodoxy, largely because the inherent structural weakness of the Low Countries' decentralized governance required a firm central hand—a fact William frequently lamented to his confidants [2].
   The primary catalyst for his shift toward rebellion w…