They Ate the Prime Minister
In 1672, panic tore through the Dutch Republic. In The Hague, a mob murdered Dutch leader Johan de Witt and his brother Cornelis — and witnesses said parts of their bodies were roasted and eaten.Johan de Witt: The Dutch Prime Minister Eaten by a Mob
A Republic Looking for Blame
The Dutch Republic was under attack from several enemies, and fear quickly turned political. Johan de Witt had led the republic for years, but during the Disaster Year he and his brother became targets of Orangist rage.Johan de Witt: The Dutch Prime Minister Eaten by a Mob
