Princess Irene of the Netherlands

Dutch princess; second child of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and Prince Bernhard (born 1939)
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Princess Irene of the Netherlands
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Princess Irene of the Netherlands

Summary

Princess Irene of the Netherlands is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Soestdijk Palace[2]. She was born on August 5, 1939[3]. She worked as an aristocrat[4] and interpreter[5]. She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Soestdijk Palace[2], Princess Irene of the Netherlands…
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands was born on August 5, 1939[3].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's father was Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld[7].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's mother was Juliana of the Netherlands[8].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands was married to Prince Carlos Hugo, Duke of Parma[9].
  • A child of Princess Irene of the Netherlands was Prince Carlos, Hereditary Duke of Parma[10].
  • A child of Princess Irene of the Netherlands was Prince Jaime, Count of Bardi[11].
  • A child of Princess Irene of the Netherlands was Princess Margarita de Bourbon de Parme[12].
  • A child of Princess Irene of the Netherlands was Princess Carolina, Marchioness of Sala[13].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[14].
  • Dutch was Princess Irene of the Netherlands's native language[15].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's professions included aristocrat[4].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands worked as an interpreter[5].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's education included a stint at Utrecht University[16].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's education included a stint at Rockcliffe Park Public School[17].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands is recorded as female[19].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's family is recorded as House of Orange-Nassau[21].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's noble title is recorded as Princess of the Netherlands[22].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands is part of Dutch Royal Family[23].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's Commons category is recorded as Princess Irene of the Netherlands[24].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's honorific prefix is recorded as Royal Highness[25].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's given name is recorded as Irene[26].
  • Princess Irene of the Netherlands's given name is recorded as Emma[27].

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Origins and Family

Princess Irene of the Netherlands's place of birth was Soestdijk Palace[2]. She was born on August 5, 1939[3]. Her father was Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld[7]. Her mother was Juliana of the Netherlands[8]. Dutch was her native language[15].

Education

Educated at Utrecht University[16], a public research university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Utrecht[31] and Rockcliffe Park Public School[17], a school[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1922[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[4] and interpreter[5].

Personal Life

Among Princess Irene of the Netherlands's spouses was Prince Carlos Hugo, Duke of Parma[9]. Children include Prince Carlos, Hereditary Duke of Parma[10], an aristocrat[35], b. 1970[36], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[37]; Prince Jaime, Count of Bardi[11], a diplomat[38], b. 1972[39], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[40]; Princess Margarita de Bourbon de Parme[12], a jewelry designer[41], b. 1972[42], of Italy[43]; and Princess Carolina, Marchioness of Sala[13], an aristocrat[44], b. 1974[45], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[46]. Her religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Why It Matters

Princess Irene of the Netherlands has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Princess Irene of the Netherlands born?

Princess Irene of the Netherlands's place of birth was Soestdijk Palace[2].

Who were Princess Irene of the Netherlands's parents?

Princess Irene of the Netherlands's father was Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld[7]. Princess Irene of the Netherlands's mother was Juliana of the Netherlands[8].

Who was Princess Irene of the Netherlands married to?

Princess Irene of the Netherlands's spouses include Prince Carlos Hugo, Duke of Parma[9].

What did Princess Irene of the Netherlands do for work?

Princess Irene of the Netherlands worked as aristocrat[4] and interpreter[5].

Where did Princess Irene of the Netherlands go to school?

Princess Irene of the Netherlands was educated at Utrecht University[16] and Rockcliffe Park Public School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Anne Frank Knowledge Base. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family House of Orange-Nassau
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    Father Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld
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