William III

Summary

William III is a human^[1]. Born in Meissen^[2], he… he was born on April 30, 1425^[3]. He died in Weimar^[4]. He died on September 17, 1482^[5]. He worked as an aristocrat^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• William III was born in Meissen^[2].
• William III passed away in Weimar^[4].
• William III was born on April 30, 1425^[3].
• William III died on September 17, 1482^[5].
• William III is buried at Weimar^[8].
• William III's father was Frederick I^[9].
• William III's mother was Catherine of Brunswick-Lüneburg^[10].
• William III was married to Anne of Austria, Landgravine of Thuringia^[11].
• Among William III's spouses was Catherine von Brandenstein^[12].
• William III was married to Katharina von Brandenstein^[13].
• A child of William III was Margaret of Thuringia^[14].
• A child of William III was Katharina of Thuringia^[15].
• William III held citizenship in Germany^[16].
• William III worked as an aristocrat^[6].
• William III received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre^[17].
• William III is recorded as male^[18].
• William III's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• William III's family is recorded as House of Wettin^[20].
• William III's noble title is recorded as duke^[21].
• William III's Commons category is recorded as William III, Margrave of Meissen^[22].
• William III's given name is recorded as Willem^[23].
• William III's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie^[24].
• William III's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[25].
• William III's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German^[26].
• William III's name in native language is recorded as Wilhelm III^[27].

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Origins and Family

William III was born in Meissen^[2]. He was born on April 30, 1425^[3]. His father was Frederick I^[9]. His mother was Catherine of Brunswick-Lüneburg^[10].

Career and Affiliations

William III's professions included aristocrat^[6].

Recognition

William III received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre^[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne of Austria, Landgravine of Thuringia^[11], a pretender^[28], 1432–1462^[29]; Catherine von Brandenstein^[12]; and Katharina von Brandenstein^[13]. Children include Margaret of Thuringia^[14], an aristocrat^[30], 1449–1501^[31] and Katharina of Thuringia^[15], 1453–1534^[32].

Death and Burial

William III died on September 17, 1482^[5]. He died in Weimar^[4]. Burial took place at Weimar^[8].

Why It Matters

William III ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

FAQs

Where was William III born?

Born in Meissen^[2].

Where did William III die?

William III died in Weimar^[4].

Who were William III's parents?

William III's father was Frederick I^[9]. William III's mother was Catherine of Brunswick-Lüneburg^[10].

Who was William III married to?

William III's spouses include Anne of Austria, Landgravine of Thuringia^[11], Catherine von Brandenstein^[12], and Katharina von Brandenstein^[13].

What did William III do for work?

William III worked as aristocrat^[6].

What awards did William III receive?

Honors received include Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre^[17].