Adolf of Nassau-Siegen (1586–1608)
Count Adolf of Nassau-Siegen (8 August 1586 – 7 November 1608), German: Adolf Graf von Nassau-Siegen, official titles: Graf zu Nassau, Katzenelnbogen, Vianden und Diez, Herr zu Beilstein, was a count from the House of Nassau-Siegen, a cadet branch of the Ottonian Line of the House of Nassau. He served as an officer in the Dutch States Army. In the propaganda for the House of Orange, he is regarded as one of the twelve heroes of the House of Nassau who gave their lives in the Eighty Years' War for the freedom of the Dutch people.
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Count Adolf of Nassau-Siegen. Attributed to Jan Antonisz. van Ravesteyn, c. 1609-1633. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. | |
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| Full name | Adolf Count of Nassau-Siegen |
| Native name | Adolf Graf von Nassau-Siegen |
| Born | Adolf Graf zu Nassau, Katzenelnbogen, Vianden und Diez, Herr zu Beilstein 8 August 1586 Dillenburg Castle |
| Baptised | 21 August 1586Jul. |
| Died | 7 November 1608 (aged 22) Xanten |
| Buried | 23 November 1608 Saint Stephen's Church, Nijmegen |
| Noble family | House of Nassau-Siegen |
| Spouse(s) | – |
| Issue | – |
| Father | John VII the Middle of Nassau-Siegen |
| Mother | Magdalene of Waldeck-Wildungen |
| Occupation | Ritmeester in the Dutch States Army |
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