Henry de Nassau, Lord Overkirk was a Dutch States Army officer who was a second cousin of William III of England. He would come to play a prominent role in wars against the Kingdom of France, and led
Portrait by Godfrey Kneller.
Ouwerkerk saves William III of Orange during the Battle of Saint-Denis
Portrait of Ouwerkerk.
The murder attempt on Ouwerkerk
Godard van Reede, 1st Earl of Athlone was a Dutch States Army officer who rose to prominence during the Williamite War in Ireland. During the Franco-Dutch War, his bravery and meticulous execution of
Portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1691–1703
Godard van Reede-Ginkel at the age of sixteen, by Jürgen Ovens.
Portrait of Lieutenant-General Godert de Ginkel in 1690, by Adriaen van der Werff.
William III makes Ginkel Earl of Athlone for his services. 19th century depiction.