William III of the Netherlands

Summary

William III of the Netherlands is a human^[1]. Born in Palace of the Nation^[2], he… he was born on February 19, 1817^[3]. He passed away in Het Loo Palace^[4]. He died on November 23, 1890^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], judge^[7], patron of the arts^[8], monarch^[9], and art collector^[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11]

Key Facts

• William III of the Netherlands was born in Palace of the Nation^[2].
• William III of the Netherlands died in Het Loo Palace^[4].
• William III of the Netherlands was born on February 19, 1817^[3].
• William III of the Netherlands was born on February 17, 1817^[12].
• William III of the Netherlands died on November 23, 1890^[5].
• Burial took place at Nieuwe Kerk Delft^[13].
• William III of the Netherlands's father was William II of the Netherlands^[14].
• William III of the Netherlands's mother was Anna Pavlovna of Russia^[15].
• William III of the Netherlands was married to Sophie of Württemberg^[16].
• William III of the Netherlands was married to Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont^[17].
• A child of William III of the Netherlands was William, Prince of Orange^[18].
• A child of William III of the Netherlands was Prince Maurice of the Netherlands^[19].
• A child of William III of the Netherlands was Prince Alexander, Prince of Orange^[20].
• A child of William III of the Netherlands was Wilhelmina of the Netherlands^[21].
• William III of the Netherlands held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands^[22].
• William III of the Netherlands's professions included politician^[6].
• William III of the Netherlands's professions included judge^[7].
• William III of the Netherlands's professions included patron of the arts^[8].
• William III of the Netherlands's professions included monarch^[9].
• William III of the Netherlands's professions included art collector^[10].
• William III of the Netherlands's field of work was politics^[23].
• William III of the Netherlands held the position of Grand Duke of Luxembourg^[24].
• William III of the Netherlands held the position of King of the Netherlands^[25].
• William III of the Netherlands received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[26].
• William III of the Netherlands received the Order of the Black Eagle^[27].

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Origins and Family

William III of the Netherlands was born in Palace of the Nation^[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 19, 1817^[3] and February 17, 1817^[12]. His father was William II of the Netherlands^[14]. His mother was Anna Pavlovna of Russia^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], judge^[7], patron of the arts^[8], monarch^[9], and art collector^[10]. William III of the Netherlands's field of work was politics^[23]. Positions held include Grand Duke of Luxembourg^[24], a noble title^[28], in Luxembourg^[29], founded in 1815^[30] and King of the Netherlands^[25], a hereditary position^[31], in Kingdom of the Netherlands^[32], founded in 1815^[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[26], a grade of an order^[34]; Order of the Black Eagle^[27], an order^[35], in Kingdom of Prussia^[36], founded in 1701^[37]; Order of St. Andrew^[38], an order^[39], in Russian Empire^[40], founded in 1698^[41]; Order of the Elephant^[42], an order of chivalry^[43], in Denmark^[44], founded in 1693^[45]; knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus^[46], a grade of an order^[47], in Duchy of Savoy^[48]; and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion^[49], a grade of an order^[50], in Netherlands^[51], founded in 1815^[52].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sophie of Württemberg^[16], an art collector^[53], 1818–1877^[54], of Kingdom of the Netherlands^[55], awarded the Order of Queen Maria Luisa^[56] and Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont^[17], a princess^[57], 1858–1934^[58], of Germany^[59], awarded the Order of Queen Maria Luisa^[60]. Children include William, Prince of Orange^[18], a crown prince^[61], 1840–1879^[62], of Kingdom of the Netherlands^[63], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[64]; Prince Maurice of the Netherlands^[19], 1843–1850^[65], of Kingdom of the Netherlands^[66]; Prince Alexander, Prince of Orange^[20], a dignitary^[67], 1851–1884^[68], of Kingdom of the Netherlands^[69], awarded the Order of St. Andrew^[70]; and Wilhelmina of the Netherlands^[21], a monarch^[71], 1880–1962^[72], of Kingdom of the Netherlands^[73], awarded the Order of the White Eagle (Second Polish Republic)^[74]. William III of the Netherlands's religion is recorded as Dutch Reformed Church^[75].

Death and Burial

William III of the Netherlands died on November 23, 1890^[5]. He died in Het Loo Palace^[4]. Burial took place at Nieuwe Kerk Delft^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William III of the Netherlands include Boulevard Royal^[76], a boulevard^[77], in Luxembourg^[78]; Oranjedorp^[79], a village^[80], in Netherlands^[81]; Oranjekanaal^[82], a canal^[83], in Netherlands^[84]; and Willemsbrug^[85], a road bridge^[86], in Netherlands^[87], founded in 1975^[88].

Why It Matters

William III of the Netherlands has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[89]

Entities named for him include Boulevard Royal^[76], a boulevard^[77], in Luxembourg^[78]; Oranjedorp^[79], a village^[80], in Netherlands^[81]; Oranjekanaal^[82], a canal^[83], in Netherlands^[84]; and Willemsbrug^[85], a road bridge^[86], in Netherlands^[87], founded in 1975^[88].

FAQs

Where was William III of the Netherlands born?

Born in Palace of the Nation^[2], William III of the Netherlands…

Where did William III of the Netherlands die?

William III of the Netherlands passed away in Het Loo Palace^[4].

Who were William III of the Netherlands's parents?

William III of the Netherlands's father was William II of the Netherlands^[14]. William III of the Netherlands's mother was Anna Pavlovna of Russia^[15].

Who was William III of the Netherlands married to?

William III of the Netherlands's spouses include Sophie of Württemberg^[16] and Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont^[17].

What did William III of the Netherlands do for work?

William III of the Netherlands worked as politician^[6], judge^[7], patron of the arts^[8], monarch^[9], and art collector^[10].

What awards did William III of the Netherlands receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[26], Order of the Black Eagle^[27], Order of St. Andrew^[38], and Order of the Elephant^[42].