<Tab/>Orange was a key figure in many aspects of the revolt. To analyse his impact to the revolt we must ultimately consider the contribution he made to the revolt in terms of what he achieved of the revolt's aims that would not have been achieved had he not been present. <Tab/>Orange helped start the first revolt by leading the opposition to Granvelle, seeing him as …
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…its very survival in the earlier years. Therefore William was a very important figure who was fundamental to the revolt's success as he managed to make sure that it survived in a significant and tangible form from 1572-6. He made additional impact in later years on the direction and outcome of the revolt, ensuring it ended as successfully as it did, but his most important contribution was ensuring the revolt's survival in the aforementioned years.