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Grand Pensionary

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A state official in the Dutch Republic; in earlier times the Grand Pensionary was Secretary and also Advocate-General of the province of Holland; later his duties embraced the care of foreign affairs; held office for five years, but was generally re-elected; the office was abolished in 1795.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Grand Pensionary'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​g/grand-pensionary.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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