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The Nassaus Have Run Their Dynasty for Centuries as a Family Business: 'Succession is a Stress Test for Every Generation'

NRC·24 September · 15:00·36 min ago

Historian Jasper van der Steen analyzes the House of Nassau as a family business rather than focusing solely on state formation, arguing that the dynasty sustained itself through strategic marriages and financial management. He highlights Johan VI of Nassau-Dillenburg, known as John the Elder, who financed the Dutch struggle against Spain after William of Orange's death. Van der Steen challenges the notion that family businesses inevitably decline, noting that the Nassaus avoided this fate by prioritizing long-term stability over quick profits, maintaining their influence from 1500 to 1800.

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