Wilhelm von Nassau-Dillenburg (Oranien) der Schweiger
The monument for Wilhelm von Nassau-Dillenburg stands before Wiesbaden’s Marktkirche, giving the city a Nassau landmark.
He is also known as Wilhelm the Silent.
Born in Dillenburg, Wilhelm became Prince of Orange and a leading figure in the Dutch struggle against Spain.
The Netherlands remembers him as a national hero.
Kaiser Wilhelm II presented this monument to Wiesbaden, honouring Wilhelm’s legacy and the House of Nassau.
Its position before the Marktkirche followed the Kaiser’s request.
The spot connects German history with the Netherlands through Wilhelm’s role in the Dutch War of Independence.
A visit by Willem-Alexander and Máxima added a royal chapter.
Wiesbaden also honoured Wilhelm’s birthday through an honorary committee and an entry in the city’s Golden Book.
The recorded access information marks this spot as wheelchair accessible.
Together, the monument, Marktkirche and Golden Book place Wilhelm within Wiesbaden’s civic and royal history.
You can read the site as a meeting point between Germany and the Netherlands.
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