Wilhelmina of the Netherlands

Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948 (1880-1962)
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Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
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Wilhelmina of the Netherlands

Summary

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Noordeinde Palace[2]. She was born on August 31, 1880[3]. She passed away in Het Loo Palace[4]. She died on November 28, 1962[5]. She worked as a monarch[6], photographer[7], draftsperson[8], patron of the arts[9], and collector[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was born in Noordeinde Palace[2].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was born in The Hague[12].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands died in Het Loo Palace[4].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands died in Apeldoorn[13].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was born on August 31, 1880[3].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands died on November 28, 1962[5].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands is buried at Nieuwe Kerk Delft[14].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's father was William III of the Netherlands[15].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's mother was Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont[16].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was married to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[17].
  • A child of Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was Juliana of the Netherlands[18].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[19].
  • Dutch was Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's native language[20].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands worked as a monarch[6].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's professions included photographer[7].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands worked as a patron of the arts[9].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's professions included collector[10].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's professions included art collector[21].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands held the position of King of the Netherlands[22].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands received the Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)[23].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands received the Geuzenpenning[24].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands received the Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[25].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands received the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau[26].
  • Wilhelmina of the Netherlands received the Order of the Garter[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Noordeinde Palace[2], a palace[28], in Netherlands[29] and The Hague[12], a municipality of the Netherlands[30], in Netherlands[31], founded in 1201[32]. Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was born on August 31, 1880[3]. Her father was William III of the Netherlands[15]. Her mother was Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont[16]. Dutch was her native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[6], photographer[7], draftsperson[8], patron of the arts[9], collector[10], and art collector[21]. Wilhelmina of the Netherlands held the position of King of the Netherlands[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)[23]; Geuzenpenning[24], a medallion[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1987[35]; Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[25], a grade of an order[36], in Netherlands[37]; Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau[26], an order[38], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[39], founded in 1858[40]; Order of the Garter[27], an order of chivalry[41], in Kingdom of England[42], founded in 1348[43]; and Royal Order of Victoria and Albert[44], a Royal Family Decoration[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1862[47].

Personal Life

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was married to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[17]. A child of her was Juliana of the Netherlands[18]. Her religion is recorded as Dutch Reformed Church[48].

Death and Burial

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands died on November 28, 1962[5]. Recorded place of death include Het Loo Palace[4], a palace[49], in Netherlands[50], founded in 1686[51] and Apeldoorn[13], a cadastral populated place in the Netherlands[52], in Netherlands[53]. Burial took place at Nieuwe Kerk Delft[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Wilhelmina of the Netherlands include Wilhelminatoren[54], an observation tower[55], in Netherlands[56], founded in 1906[57]; Wilhelminaplein[58], a metro station[59], in Netherlands[60], founded in 1997[61]; Husaren-Regiment „Königin Wilhelmina der Niederlande“[62], a regiment[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1803[65]; Juliana of the Netherlands[66], a monarch[67], 1909–2004[68], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[69], awarded the Order of the White Eagle[70]; Wilhelmina Mountains[71], a mountain range[72], in Suriname[73]; Wilhelmina Bay[74], a bay[75]; Wilhelminaring[76], an award[77], in Netherlands[78], founded in 1998[79]; and Wilhelminakanaal[80], a canal[81], in Netherlands[82].

Why It Matters

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

Entities named for her include Wilhelminatoren[54], an observation tower[55], in Netherlands[56], founded in 1906[57]; Wilhelminaplein[58], a metro station[59], in Netherlands[60], founded in 1997[61]; Husaren-Regiment „Königin Wilhelmina der Niederlande“[62], a regiment[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1803[65]; Juliana of the Netherlands[66], a monarch[67], 1909–2004[68], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[69], awarded the Order of the White Eagle[70]; Wilhelmina Mountains[71], a mountain range[72], in Suriname[73]; and Wilhelmina Bay[74], a bay[75].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelmina of the Netherlands born?

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was born in Noordeinde Palace[2].

Where did Wilhelmina of the Netherlands die?

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands died in Het Loo Palace[4].

Who were Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's parents?

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's father was William III of the Netherlands[15]. Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's mother was Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont[16].

Who was Wilhelmina of the Netherlands married to?

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands's spouses include Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[17].

What did Wilhelmina of the Netherlands do for work?

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands worked as monarch[6], photographer[7], draftsperson[8], patron of the arts[9], and collector[10].

What awards did Wilhelmina of the Netherlands receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)[23], Geuzenpenning[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William[25], and Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau[26].

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