PHILIP VAN MARNIX

(Philips of Marnix, Lord of Saint-Aldegonde, Lord of West-Souburg)


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Philip van Marnix

No act which is directed against the Inquisition can deserve the name of a rebellion.
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Philip was the first to sign. It is not clear who actually wrote this revolutionary document which led to the Dutch revolt against Spain.

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Philip van Marnix
Philip van Marnix
  • Born: July 20, 1540
  • Died: December 15, 1598
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Philips of Marnix, Lord of Saint-Aldegonde, Lord of West-Souburg was a Flemish and Dutch writer and statesman, and the probable author of the text of the Dutch national anthem, the Wilhelmus.