Philips van Marnix (1538-1598) reknowned as a Dutch Protestant theologian and statesman.  After receiving a thorough education he formed a friendship with Calvin and Beza.  Holland soon claimed the services of Marnix whose principal political activity was exercised between 1572 + 1585.  In Nov 1573 he was captured by the Spaniard.  He was then taken to the Hague then Utrecht where he was induced to make vain negotiations for peace.
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