1861 Event Dike breaks in Gelderland Netherlands 1845 Death Jacob earl of Rechteren/Appeltern, Governor of Gelderland, dies at 57 1787 Birthday Jacob earl van Rechteren van Appeltern, governor of Gelderland 1729 Event Willem KH Friso installed as viceroy of Gelderland 1722 Event Willem KH Friso (11) appointed viceroy of Gelderland 1700 Event Gelderland accepts Gregorian calendar; yesterday is June 30, 1700 1700 Event Gelderland goes on Gregorian calendar (tomorrow is 12/7/1700) 1675 Event Prince Willem III appointed viceroy of Gelderland 1584 Event Earl Adolf van Nieuwenaar/Meurs becomes viceroy of Gelderland 1572 Event Willem van Oranges army occupies Gelderland 1538 Event States of Gelderland accepts Willem van Kleef as viceroy 1528 Death Great Wierd, Dutch Gelderland army commander, beheaded