Template:Wp-William Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen

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Prince William Maurice of Nassau-Siegen (18/28 January 1649 – 23 January 1691^Jul.), , official titles: Fürst zu Nassau, Graf zu Katzenelnbogen, Vianden, Diez, Limburg und Bronkhorst, Herr zu Beilstein, Stirum, Wisch, Borculo, Lichtenvoorde und Wildenborch, Erbbannerherr des Herzogtums Geldern und der Grafschaft Zutphen, 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 1664, he was elevated to the rank and title of prince. In 1679 he became Fürst of Nassau-Siegen, a part of the County of Nassau.