| De Witt | |
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| Character Information | |
| Starring: | Gerard Watkins |
| Season(s): | 2 |
| Episode Count: | 1 |
| First Episode: | Miasma |
| Last Episode: | Miasma |
| Names | |
| Full Name: | Cornelis de Witt |
| Title(s): | - Regent / Mayor - Governor |
| Biographical Information | |
| Age: | 40s |
| Born: | June 15, 1623 |
| Dies: | August 20, 1672 |
| Cause of Death: | Killed by the angry mob in Amsterdam |
| Birthplace: | Dordrecht, Dutch Republic |
| Originally From: | Holland |
| Physical Description | |
| Status: | Deceased |
| Gender: | Male |
| Relationships | |
| Spouse: | Maria van Berckel |
| Parents: | Jacob de Witt (father) |
| Children: | Wilhelmina |
| Family: | Johan de Witt (brother) |
| Affiliations: | Dutch Republic |
Cornelis De Witt was the Head of the Government in Amsterdam and a former parental guardian and father figure to William of Orange.
It was mentioned later in the show that he was killed by an angry mob in Amsterdam.
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Early Life[]
Cornelis de Witt was a member of the old Dutch patrician family De Witt. He was born on 15 June 1623 in Dordrecht, Holland, Dutch Republic. He was the son of Jacob de Witt and the older brother of Johan.
In 1650 he became burgomaster of Dordrecht and member of the States of Holland and West Friesland. He was afterwards appointed to the important post of ruwaard, who combined the functions of chief of police and prosecuting attorney, of Putten and bailiff of Beierland.
He associated himself closely with his younger brother, the Raadpensionarisof Holland ("Grand Pensionary") Johan de Witt, and supported him throughout his career with great ability and vigour. In 1667 he was the deputy chosen by the States of Holland to accompany Lieutenant-Admiral Michiel de Ruyter in his famous raid on the Medway. Cornelis de Witt on this occasion distinguished himself greatly by his coolness and intrepidity.
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