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- Johan Maurits, Dutch nobleman, Prince of Nassau-Siegen (1964-79), Governor of Dutch Brazil (1637-43), and military leader (Eighty Years War; Dutch-Portuguese War), born in Dillenburg, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany) (d. 1679)
About June 17, 1604
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 419 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
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