Gaspar Fagel

Gaspar Fagel ( born January 25, 1634 The Hague, † December 15, 1688 ) was a Dutch statesman and Grand Pensionary

Fagel came from a noble patrician family, and was elected in 1663 to the pensioner of Haarlem. In 1667 he worked together with Johan de Witt, Andries de Graeff and Gillis Valckenier in drafting and enforcing the edicts Eeuwig ( century decree), which should end the oranische governorship for all time. In 1670 he became secretary ( Griffier ) of the States General, and in 1672 by Johan de Witt de abdication on the day before his assassination to the Grand Pensionary of Holland.

He was an advisor to the governor of the Netherlands William III. in its fight against the king of France, Louis XIV. During his drive was William III. on June 28, 1672 transferred the hereditary governor dignity of the Netherlands. He also supported him in the Glorious Revolution, which William III. made to the king of England.

Miscellaneous

  • His nephew was the field marshal lieutenant of the Habsburg Netherlands Baron François Fagel Nicolaas.
Perpetual Edict (1667) Stadtholder States General of the Netherlands Michiel ten Hove County of Holland Seventeen Provinces Aert van der Goes Paulus Buys Andries de Witt Anthonie Duyck Jacob Cats Adriaan Pauw Anthonie Heinsius Isaac van Hoornbeek Simon van Slingelandt Anthonie van der Heim Willem Buys Jacob Gilles Pieter Steyn Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck Integrated Authority File
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