Johan de Witt

About

Politician known for being a major political figure in the Dutch Republic in the mid-17th century. He was in control of the Dutch political system from around 1650 until his murder in 1672.

Before Fame

He studied at the Leiden University and got a doctorate from the University of Angers.

Trivia

In 1653, the States of Holland elected De Witt councilor pensionary.

Family Life

He and his wife Wendela Bicker had four children. He was cannibalized by an angry pro monarch mob.

Associated With

Both he and fellow political figure Maurice Bishop were born in the Netherlands.