Breda, cradle of the House of Orange-Nassau

The marriage between Johanna of Polanen from Breda and the German Engelbrecht I of Nassau-Dillenburg in 1403 constitutes the basis for the House of Orange-Nassau. With their large retinue and interest in culture, art, design and fashion, the Nassaus foster a flourishing economy in the fifteenth and sixteenth century. Count Henry III of Nassau in particular meant a lot to Breda. The golden era lasts until the revolt. When the son of Henry III, René of Chalon, inherits the principality of Orange in France, he becomes the first Orange-Nassau. As a Prince of Orange, he is the equal of other kings in Europe. His cousin becomes the most famous descendant of the Orange-Nassaus from Breda: William of Orange. However, due to the Dutch Revolt, William of Orange is forced to leave Breda. However, the Royal Family always retained close ties with the city of Breda.

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