William of Orange was not named William Stadholder. As the Prince of Orange he was third in line for the British crown. Stadholder means State Holder, and this was his title as the elected (not hereditary) king of the Netherlands. James II of the UK was a major slave trader and a Catholic tyrant.
William of Orange was not named William Stadholder. As the Prince of Orange he was third in line for the British crown. Stadholder means State Holder, and this was his title as the elected (not hereditary) king of the Netherlands. James II of the UK was a major slave trader and a Catholic tyrant.