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Bernhard(born June 29, 1911, Jena, Ger.—died Dec. 1, 2004, Utrecht, Neth.) Prince of The Netherlands. The son of Prince Bernhard Casimir of Lippe-Biesterfeld, Bernhard married the Dutch crown princess Juliana in 1937 and took Dutch citizenship. He opposed Germany's invasion of The Netherlands and took his family to Britain after the Dutch surrender (1940). In World War II he served as the Dutch liaison with the British armed forces, flew with the Royal Air Force (1942–44), and led Dutch troops in the Allied offensive in The Netherlands (1945). After the war and Juliana's accession as queen (1948–80), he became The Netherlands' goodwill ambassador. He was active in conservation efforts and in 1961 helped found the World Wildlife Fund. In 1976 he was implicated in a bribery scandal that temporarily tarnished the monarchy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Bernhard had romantic relationships with both men and women and was mentored by photographic legend Edward Weston. You've got to wonder whether Bernhard will be relegated to the same fate as his now former boss, or whether he will continue to stick with Germany's number-one player. Clearly antagonised by 'banal local design statutes' that were apparently 'incapable of advancing architectural culture', architect Titus Bernhard is proud of the message that this house has brought to the inhabitants of Augsburg in south-east Germany. |
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