50 + 20 Cent 1983 - Johan van Oldenbarnevelt


50 + 20 Cent 1983 - Johan van Oldenbarnevelt
Added by Bart Perdieus
General Description : Johan van Oldenbarnevelt , Lord of Berkel en Rodenrijs (1600), Gunterstein (1611) and Bakkum (1613) (14 September 1547 – 13 May 1619) was a Dutch statesman who played an important role in the Dutch struggle for independence from Spain.

Van Oldenbarnevelt was born in Amersfoort. He studied law at Leuven, Bourges, Heidelberg and Padua, and traveled in France and Italy before settling in The Hague. He was a supporter of the Arminians, who also supported William the Silent in his revolt against Spain, and fought in William's army.
Face value 50 + 20 Cent
Catalog code (Michel) 1228
Stamp use Semi Postal stamp
Print run 3.037.630
Designer Walter Nikkels
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