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William III of the Netherlands — Age & Birthday
Born: 17 February 1817 · Died: 23 November 1890 · Age at death: 73
How old was William III of the Netherlands when he died?
William III of the Netherlands died aged 73. He was born on 17 February 1817 and died on 23 November 1890.
Long-reigning King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Did you know?He was the last male monarch to rule the Netherlands for over a century until King Willem-Alexander took the throne in 2013.
William III (Dutch: Willem III, French: Guillaume III; 19 February 1817 – 23 November 1890) was King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1849 until his death in 1890, and was also the Duke of Limburg from 1849 until the abolition of the duchy in 1866.
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- Age at death
- 73
- Years since death
- 135
- Born
- February 17, 1817 · Palace of the Nation, Belgium
- Died
- November 23, 1890
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Known for
- Royalty, Politics, Law
Family
- Mother
- Anna Pavlovna of Russia
- Spouses
- Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont, Sophie of Württemberg
- Children
- Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, Prince Alexander, Prince of Orange, Prince Maurice of the Netherlands, William, Prince of Orange
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