William II of the Netherlands
Also known as King William II of the Netherlands, Prince William of Orange, Prince William of Orange-Nassau, William II, Willem Frederik George Lodewijk, Willem II of the Netherlands
King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1840 to 1849 (1792-1849)
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William II was a Dutch and Luxembourg ruler who reigned from 1840 until his death in 1849, serving as both King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg during a significant period in European history. He is historically notable for his leadership during the liberal revolutions of 1848, when he reformed the Dutch constitution to strengthen parliamentary institutions rather than resist democratic change.
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- 1792
- Died
- 1849
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- 2008
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HouseOrange-Nassau FatherWilliam I of the Netherlands MotherWilhelmine of Prussia ReligionDutch Reformed Church Signature
Military service Battles/wars (incomplete) Napoleonic Wars Peninsular War Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo
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