Royalty · Politics · Military · 1792–1849
William II of the Netherlands — Age & Birthday
Born: 6 December 1792 · Died: 17 March 1849 · Age at death: 56
How old was William II of the Netherlands when he died?
William II of the Netherlands died aged 56. He was born on 6 December 1792 and died on 17 March 1849.
Former King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Did you know?He served as an aide-de-camp to the Duke of Wellington and was wounded during the Battle of Waterloo.
William II (Dutch: Willem II, French: Guillaume II; 6 December 1792 – 17 March 1849) was King of the Netherlands, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and Duke of Limburg from 1840 until his death. William II was the son of William I and Wilhelmine of Prussia.
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- Age at death
- 56
- Years since death
- 177
- Born
- December 6, 1792 · The Hague, Netherlands
- Died
- March 17, 1849
- Cause of death
- Pneumonia
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Known for
- Royalty, Politics, Military
Family
- Mother
- Wilhelmine of Prussia, Queen of the Netherlands
- Spouse
- Anna Pavlovna of Russia
- Children
- William III of the Netherlands, Prince Alexander of the Netherlands, Prince Ernest Casimir of the Netherlands, Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands, Princess Sophie of the Netherlands
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