John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen
Former Governor of Dutch Brazil
John Maurice of Nassau, called "the Brazilian" for his fruitful period as governor of Dutch Brazil, was Count and Prince of Nassau-Siegen. He served as Herrenmeister of the Order of Saint John from 1652 until his death in 1679. Wikipedia
Born: June 17, 1604, Dillenburg, Germany
Died: December 20, 1679 (age 75 years), Hau, Bedburg-Hau, Germany
Great-grandparents: Christian III of Denmark, Juliana of Stolberg, William I, Count of Nassau-Siegen, and more
Previous office: Governor of Dutch Brazil (1637–1643)
Education: Mauritianum College (1616–1619) and Universität Basel (1614–1615)
Nationality: German
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