Royalty · Politics · 1772–1843

William I of the Netherlands

First King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg

Did you know?He was nicknamed the "Merchant King" because of his heavy personal investment in the industrial development and trade of his country.

William I (Willem Frederik; 24 August 1772 – 12 December 1843) was King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1815 until his abdication in 1840.

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Age at death: 71
Years since death: 182

Born: August 24, 1772 · The Hague, Netherlands
Died: December 12, 1843
Nationality: Dutch
Known for: Royalty, Politics

Family

Father: William V, Prince of Orange
Mother: Wilhelmina of Prussia, Princess of Orange
Spouses: Henrietta d'Oultremont, Wilhelmine of Prussia, Queen of the Netherlands
Children: William II of the Netherlands, Prince Frederik of the Netherlands, Princess Marianne of the Netherlands, Princess Pauline of Orange-Nassau, stillborn son of Wilhelmina of Prussia, unnamed child von Nassau

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