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The '''Netherlands''' (sometimes known as '''[[Holland]]''') was a [[nation]] in [[Europe]]. | The '''Netherlands''' (sometimes known as '''[[Holland]]''') was a [[nation]] in [[Europe]]. | ||
'''Dutch''' was the term used to describe people and organisations from the Netherlands ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Waters of Amsterdam (audio story)|The Waters of Amsterdam]]'') | '''Dutch''' was the term used to describe people and organisations from the Netherlands, ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Waters of Amsterdam (audio story)|The Waters of Amsterdam]]'') as well as from Holland. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Roundheads (novel)|The Roundheads]]'') | ||
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Dr [[Heinrich Tulp]] was born in the Netherlands in the [[19th century]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Mahogany Murderers (audio story)|The Mahogany Murderers]]'') | Dr [[Heinrich Tulp]] was born in the Netherlands in the [[19th century]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Mahogany Murderers (audio story)|The Mahogany Murderers]]'') | ||
[[Vincent van Gogh]] was born in the town of [[Zundert]] in [[1853]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Vincent van Gogh (short story)|Vincent van Gogh]]'') | |||
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In the early [[21st century]], rising sea levels caused by [[global warming]] flooded the Netherlands, forcing the Dutch people to become [[refugee]]s. Later in the century they founded a new homeland on an island in the [[Atlantic Ocean]], which they named the [[New Dutch Republic]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[St Anthony's Fire (novel)|St Anthony's Fire]]'') | In the early [[21st century]], rising sea levels caused by [[global warming]] flooded the Netherlands, forcing the Dutch people to become [[refugee]]s. Later in the century they founded a new homeland on an island in the [[Atlantic Ocean]], which they named the [[New Dutch Republic]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[St Anthony's Fire (novel)|St Anthony's Fire]]'') | ||
Some Dutch people, mostly bored youths from rich families, turned to [[terrorism]]. They were hunted by the newly-formed [[World Civilian Police Corps]], with detective [[Ben Fuller]] aiding in the capture of one terrorist cell in [[New Amsterdam]]. In retaliation, they [[murder]]ed his wife [[Lily Fuller|Lily]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Face-Eater]]'') | Some Dutch people, mostly bored youths from rich families, turned to [[terrorism]]. They were hunted by the newly-formed [[World Civilian Police Corps]], with detective [[Ben Fuller]] aiding in the capture of one terrorist cell in [[New Amsterdam]]. In retaliation, they [[murder]]ed his wife [[Lily Fuller|Lily]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Face-Eater (novel)|The Face-Eater]]'') | ||
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Revision as of 06:37, 19 May 2021
The Netherlands (sometimes known as Holland) was a nation in Europe.
Dutch was the term used to describe people and organisations from the Netherlands, (AUDIO: The Waters of Amsterdam) as well as from Holland. (PROSE: The Roundheads)
History
Early history
Part of the Netherlands was located in the same region as 5th century Gaul. (PROSE: Combat Magicks)
Sometime prior to 1769, the Dutch explorer Tasman discovered Australia, naming it "New Holland". (AUDIO: The Transit of Venus)
19th century
Dutch soldiers were among the Allied army which opposed Napoléon Bonaparte in 1815. The Battle of Waterloo took place on 18 June and ended in victory for the Allies. (PROSE: World Game)
Dr Heinrich Tulp was born in the Netherlands in the 19th century. (AUDIO: The Mahogany Murderers)
Vincent van Gogh was born in the town of Zundert in 1853. (PROSE: Vincent van Gogh)
20th century
In January 1983, (AUDIO: The Burning Prince) Omega established his base in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, where Colin Frazer and his friend Robin Stuart were backpacking. (TV: Arc of Infinity)
21st century
Princess Sylvia of the Netherlands had a relationship with Neil Redmond. (AUDIO: Uncanny Valley)
In the early 21st century, rising sea levels caused by global warming flooded the Netherlands, forcing the Dutch people to become refugees. Later in the century they founded a new homeland on an island in the Atlantic Ocean, which they named the New Dutch Republic. (PROSE: St Anthony's Fire)
Some Dutch people, mostly bored youths from rich families, turned to terrorism. They were hunted by the newly-formed World Civilian Police Corps, with detective Ben Fuller aiding in the capture of one terrorist cell in New Amsterdam. In retaliation, they murdered his wife Lily. (PROSE: The Face-Eater)
