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 |
Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |