William the Silent (24 April 1533 – 10 July 1584), also known as William the Taciturn (translated from Dutch: Willem de Zwijger), or, more commonly in the Netherlands, William of Orange, was the main leader of the Dutch Revolt against the Spanish Habsburgs that set off the Eighty Years' War (1568–1648) and resulted in the formal independence of the United Provinces in 1581. Born into the House of Nassau, he became Prince of Orange in 1544 and is thereby the founder of the Orange-Nassau branch and the ancestor of the monarchy of the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, he is also known as Father of the Fatherland (Pater Patriae) .
A wealthy nobleman, William originally served the Habsburgs as a member of the court of Margaret of Parma, governor of the Spanish Netherlands. Unhappy with the centralisation of political power away from the local estates and with the Spanish persecution of Dutch Protestants, William joined the Dutch uprising and turned against his former masters. The most influential and politically capable of the rebels, he led the Dutch to several successes in the fight against the Spanish. Declared an outlaw by the Spanish king in 1580, he was assassinated by Balthasar Gérard in Delft in 1584.
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Some of their strengths
William of Orange has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Artistic, Strong, Perseverent, Loyal, Generous, Optimistic, and Confident.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, William of Orange is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.
Adaptable and Versatile
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know William of Orange well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.
Organized and Achievement-oriented
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe William of Orange as someone who is organized, goal-oriented, practical, and persevering.
Who is hardworking, intellectual, and easygoing, who loves higher education and learning and sharing ideas with others, and who loves healthy competition.
Social and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, William of Orange is someone who values forming deep friendships and relationships, and who has strong intuition and reasoning skills .
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, William of Orange tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of William of Orange's challenges
While William of Orange has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, William of Orange can be Callous, Stubborn, Idle, Suspicious, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, and Selfish.
Stubborn and Idle
One of William of Orange's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Callous and Selfish
William of Orange is someone who can be standoffish, pessimistic, and ruthless, who can have difficulty concentrating and be impatient, can have difficulty discovering the keys to personal contentment, and who can have a tendency to overwork and hoard wealth and possessions.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, William of Orange also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
