Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont

Queen consort of the Netherlands (r. 1879–1890)
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Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont
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Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont

Summary

Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont is a human[1]. Born in Bad Arolsen[2], she… she was born on August 2, 1858[3]. She died in The Hague[4]. She died on March 20, 1934[5]. She worked as a princess[6], collector[7], art collector[8], and patron of the arts[9]. She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bad Arolsen[2], Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont…
  • Born in Arolsen Castle[11], Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont…
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont died in The Hague[4].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont was born on August 2, 1858[3].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont died on March 20, 1934[5].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont is buried at Nieuwe Kerk Delft[12].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's father was George Victor, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont[13].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's mother was Princess Helena of Nassau[14].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont was married to William III of the Netherlands[15].
  • A child of Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont was Wilhelmina of the Netherlands[16].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[18].
  • German was Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's native language[19].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont worked as a princess[6].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's professions included collector[7].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont worked as an art collector[8].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's professions included patron of the arts[9].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont held the position of Consort of the Netherlands[20].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont held the position of Consort of Luxembourg[21].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont held the position of Regent of the Netherlands[22].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont received the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[23].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont is recorded as female[24].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's family is recorded as House of Waldeck[26].
  • Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's noble title is recorded as princess[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Bad Arolsen[2], a designated spa town[28], in Germany[29] and Arolsen Castle[11], a castle[30], in Germany[31]. Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont was born on August 2, 1858[3]. Her father was George Victor, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont[13]. Her mother was Princess Helena of Nassau[14]. German was her native language[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include princess[6], collector[7], art collector[8], and patron of the arts[9]. Positions held include Consort of the Netherlands[20], a position[32], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[33], founded in 1815[34]; Consort of Luxembourg[21]; and Regent of the Netherlands[22].

Recognition

Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont received the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[23].

Personal Life

Among Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's spouses was William III of the Netherlands[15]. A child of her was Wilhelmina of the Netherlands[16].

Death and Burial

Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont died on March 20, 1934[5]. She passed away in The Hague[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[35]. She is buried at Nieuwe Kerk Delft[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont include Queen Emma Bridge[36], a pontoon bridge[37], in Curaçao[38]; Juliana of the Netherlands[39], a monarch[40], 1909–2004[41], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[42], awarded the Order of the White Eagle[43]; HNLMS Koningin Regentes[44], a ship[45]; and Koninginnebrug[46], a bridge[47], in Netherlands[48].

Why It Matters

Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for her include Queen Emma Bridge[36], a pontoon bridge[37], in Curaçao[38]; Juliana of the Netherlands[39], a monarch[40], 1909–2004[41], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[42], awarded the Order of the White Eagle[43]; HNLMS Koningin Regentes[44], a ship[45]; and Koninginnebrug[46], a bridge[47], in Netherlands[48].

FAQs

Where was Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont born?

Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's place of birth was Bad Arolsen[2].

Where did Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont die?

Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont died in The Hague[4].

Who were Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's parents?

Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's father was George Victor, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont[13]. Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's mother was Princess Helena of Nassau[14].

Who was Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont married to?

Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont's spouses include William III of the Netherlands[15].

What did Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont do for work?

Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont worked as princess[6], collector[7], art collector[8], and patron of the arts[9].

What awards did Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont receive?

Honors received include Order of Queen Maria Luisa[23].

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  4. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [8] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [35] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  3. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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