Johan de Witt
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About
Politician known for being a major political figure in the Dutch Republic in the mid-17th century. He was in control of the Dutch political system from around 1650 until his murder in 1672.
Before Fame
He studied at the Leiden University and got a doctorate from the University of Angers.
Trivia
In 1653, the States of Holland elected De Witt councilor pensionary.
Family Life
He and his wife Wendela Bicker had four children. He was cannibalized by an angry pro monarch mob.
Associated With
Both he and fellow political figure Maurice Bishop were born in the Netherlands.
