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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]]: | '''Dutch''' was the term used to describe people and organisations from the Netherlands, ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Waters of Amsterdam (audio story)}}) as well as from Holland. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Roundheads (novel)}}) | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Early history === | === Early history === | ||
Part of the Netherlands was located in the same region as [[5th century]] [[Gaul]]. ([[PROSE]]: | Part of the Netherlands was located in the same region as [[5th century]] [[Gaul]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Combat Magicks (novel)}}) | ||
English monarch [[William of Orange]] was Dutch. ([[AUDIO]]: | English monarch [[William of Orange]] was Dutch. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Phantasmagoria (audio story)}}) | ||
Sometime prior to [[1769]], the Dutch explorer [[Tasman]] discovered [[Australia]], naming it "New [[Holland]]". ([[AUDIO]]: | Sometime prior to [[1769]], the Dutch explorer [[Tasman]] discovered [[Australia]], naming it "New [[Holland]]". ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Transit of Venus (audio story)}}) | ||
=== 19th century === | === 19th century === | ||
Dutch [[soldier]]s were among the [[Allies (Napoleonic Wars)|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]]: | Dutch [[soldier]]s were among the [[Allies (Napoleonic Wars)|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]]: {{cs|World Game (novel)}}) | ||
Dr [[Heinrich Tulp]] was born in the Netherlands in the [[19th century]]. ([[AUDIO]]: | Dr [[Heinrich Tulp]] was born in the Netherlands in the [[19th century]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Mahogany Murderers (audio story)}}) | ||
[[Vincent van Gogh]] was born in the town of [[Zundert]] in [[1853]]. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Vincent van Gogh]] was born in the town of [[Zundert]] in [[1853]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Vincent van Gogh (short story)}}) | ||
=== 20th century === | === 20th century === | ||
On [[7 June]] [[1941]], the [[Kriegsmarine|German fleet]] was preparing to depart [[harbour]]s all along the Dutch and [[Belgian]] [[coast]] when [[Koenig]] and [[Wyckham]]'s plot to use [[Chronosteel]] to enable the [[Operation Sealion|German invasion]] of [[Britain]] was thwarted by [[Clyde Langer]] and [[George Woods]] in [[Little Malding]]. ([[TV]]: | On [[7 June]] [[1941]], the [[Kriegsmarine|German fleet]] was preparing to depart [[harbour]]s all along the Dutch and [[Belgian]] [[coast]] when [[Koenig]] and [[Wyckham]]'s plot to use [[Chronosteel]] to enable the [[Operation Sealion|German invasion]] of [[Britain]] was thwarted by [[Clyde Langer]] and [[George Woods]] in [[Little Malding]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Lost in Time (TV story)}}) | ||
In [[January]] [[1983]], ([[AUDIO]]: | In [[January]] [[1983]], ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Burning Prince (audio story)}}) [[Omega]] established his base in the Dutch [[city]] of [[Amsterdam]], where [[Colin Frazer]] and his friend [[Robin Stuart]] were backpacking. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Arc of Infinity (TV story)}}) | ||
=== 21st century === | === 21st century === | ||
[[Sylvia (Uncanny Valley)|Princess Sylvia of the Netherlands]] had a relationship with [[Neil Redmond]]. ([[AUDIO]]: | [[Sylvia (Uncanny Valley)|Princess Sylvia of the Netherlands]] had a relationship with [[Neil Redmond]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Uncanny Valley (audio story)}}) | ||
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]]: | 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]]: {{cs|St Anthony's Fire (novel)}}) | ||
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]]: | 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]]: {{cs|The Face-Eater (novel)}}) | ||
=== Later events === | === Later events === | ||
Later becoming a temporary companion of the [[First Doctor]], the Dutchman [[Chertzog]] was a member of a mission sent by the [[Council of Earth and Mars]] to explore the planet [[Corbo]]. ([[PROSE]]: | Later becoming a temporary companion of the [[First Doctor]], the Dutchman [[Chertzog]] was a member of a mission sent by the [[Council of Earth and Mars]] to explore the planet [[Corbo]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Devil-Birds of Corbo (short story)}}, {{cs|The Playthings of Fo (short story)}}) | ||
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Revision as of 20:21, 2 August 2024
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 [+]Loading...["The Waters of Amsterdam (audio story)"]) as well as from Holland. (PROSE: The Roundheads [+]Loading...["The Roundheads (novel)"])
History
Early history
Part of the Netherlands was located in the same region as 5th century Gaul. (PROSE: Combat Magicks [+]Loading...["Combat Magicks (novel)"])
English monarch William of Orange was Dutch. (AUDIO: Phantasmagoria [+]Loading...["Phantasmagoria (audio story)"])
Sometime prior to 1769, the Dutch explorer Tasman discovered Australia, naming it "New Holland". (AUDIO: The Transit of Venus [+]Loading...["The Transit of Venus (audio story)"])
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 [+]Loading...["World Game (novel)"])
Dr Heinrich Tulp was born in the Netherlands in the 19th century. (AUDIO: The Mahogany Murderers [+]Loading...["The Mahogany Murderers (audio story)"])
Vincent van Gogh was born in the town of Zundert in 1853. (PROSE: Vincent van Gogh [+]Loading...["Vincent van Gogh (short story)"])
20th century
On 7 June 1941, the German fleet was preparing to depart harbours all along the Dutch and Belgian coast when Koenig and Wyckham's plot to use Chronosteel to enable the German invasion of Britain was thwarted by Clyde Langer and George Woods in Little Malding. (TV: Lost in Time [+]Loading...["Lost in Time (TV story)"])
In January 1983, (AUDIO: The Burning Prince [+]Loading...["The Burning Prince (audio story)"]) Omega established his base in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, where Colin Frazer and his friend Robin Stuart were backpacking. (TV: Arc of Infinity [+]Loading...["Arc of Infinity (TV story)"])
21st century
Princess Sylvia of the Netherlands had a relationship with Neil Redmond. (AUDIO: Uncanny Valley [+]Loading...["Uncanny Valley (audio story)"])
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 [+]Loading...["St Anthony's Fire (novel)"])
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 [+]Loading...["The Face-Eater (novel)"])
Later events
Later becoming a temporary companion of the First Doctor, the Dutchman Chertzog was a member of a mission sent by the Council of Earth and Mars to explore the planet Corbo. (PROSE: The Devil-Birds of Corbo [+]Loading...["The Devil-Birds of Corbo (short story)"], The Playthings of Fo [+]Loading...["The Playthings of Fo (short story)"])
