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How is the Dutch national anthem, that has its origins during a 1568 siege of a French city, connected to the Dutch Revolt? What is the revolt’s role in the birth of modernity? And, why does it say ‘to the King of Spain I’ve granted a lifelong loyalty’?
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the national anthem with the deepest history, the Wilhelmus.
Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.
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0:00 The Dutch Revolt begins against impossible odds
0:50 Lloyds
2:51 Introducing Wilhelmus, the Dutch national anthem
9:10 William of Orange and the anthem’s strangest line
15:21 Protestantism, fragmentation and the Low Countries before revolt
21:06 How William of Nassau became Prince of Orange
27:26 Growing resentment against Spanish rule
33:00 The Times and The Sunday Times
34:12 William the Silent and the biblical meaning of Wilhelmus
40:49 The Sea Beggars and William’s failing revolt
45:48 How William fought Spain while claiming loyalty to Spain
51:12 Religion, compromise and toleration in the Dutch Republic
55:56 The assassination of William of Orange
1:00:01 How the Dutch Republic drifted towards monarchy
1:04:05 Why Wilhelmus became the official Dutch national anthem
Video Editor: Jack Meek, Harry Swan & Adam Thornton
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Producers: Aaliyah Akude & Tabby Syrett
Senior Producer: Callum Hill
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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South African episode: youtu.be/ZWQd5dAI0p4
Brazilian episode: youtu.be/YJK5AxwCsd4
Dutch episode: youtu.be/ewKeiDlvPxw
Getman episode: youtu.be/wCsIHXZ02qI
British episode: youtu.be/b2UUG9GmBds
American episode: youtu.be/E9jcZOY4iqc
How is the Dutch national anthem, that has its origins during a 1568 siege of a French city, connected to the Dutch Revolt? What is the revolt’s role in the birth of modernity? And, why does it say ‘to the King of Spain I’ve granted a lifelong loyalty’?
Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the national anthem with the deepest history, the Wilhelmus.
Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation's aspirations.
Father’s Day discounted gift memberships available here. Treat your dad to ad-free listening, early access to full series, bonus episodes, and much more: https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/gifts
Twitter:
@TheRestHistory
@holland_tom
@dcsandbrook
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instagram.com/theresthistory
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https://x.com/TheRestHistory
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0:00 The Dutch Revolt begins against impossible odds
0:50 Lloyds
2:51 Introducing Wilhelmus, the Dutch national anthem
9:10 William of Orange and the anthem’s strangest line
15:21 Protestantism, fragmentation and the Low Countries before revolt
21:06 How William of Nassau became Prince of Orange
27:26 Growing resentment against Spanish rule
33:00 The Times and The Sunday Times
34:12 William the Silent and the biblical meaning of Wilhelmus
40:49 The Sea Beggars and William’s failing revolt
45:48 How William fought Spain while claiming loyalty to Spain
51:12 Religion, compromise and toleration in the Dutch Republic
55:56 The assassination of William of Orange
1:00:01 How the Dutch Republic drifted towards monarchy
1:04:05 Why Wilhelmus became the official Dutch national anthem
Video Editor: Jack Meek, Harry Swan & Adam Thornton
Social Producer: Harry Balden
Producers: Aaliyah Akude & Tabby Syrett
Senior Producer: Callum Hill
Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
Head of Digital & Social: Sam Oakley
