Everything Everywhere Daily The Prime Minister Who Was Eaten
Aug 29, 2024
Johan de Witt, a pivotal political figure in the 17th-century Dutch Republic, discusses his extraordinary rise to power and subsequent gruesome fate. The conversation dives into the chaotic political landscape of 1672, marked by invasions and unrest. Johan reflects on the tragic downfall of the De Witt brothers, who faced a mob's wrath during a time of panic. The shocking details of their violent end, including acts of cannibalism, paint a grim picture of political turmoil, revealing how it paved the way for William III of Orange's ascendancy.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Rise of a Political Powerhouse in the Dutch Republic
04:19 • 2min
The Disaster Year: Invasions and Political Fallout in the Netherlands
06:31 • 2min
Political Turmoil and the Fall of the De Witt Brothers
08:52 • 2min
The Brutal Legacy of a Murderous Mob in Dutch History
11:13 • 3min