+A stadtholder was a medieval and early modern office in the [Low Countries](/wiki/low-countries), representing the sovereign in a province. During the [Dutch Republic](/wiki/dutch-republic), the stadtholder evolved into a de facto head of state, often commanding the military and holding significant political power.
+## See also
+- [Republic](/wiki/republic)
+- [Monarchy](/wiki/monarchy)
+- [Netherlands](/wiki/netherlands)
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