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William III of the Netherlands

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

Father: William II of the Netherlands
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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