Hendrik of the Netherlands

Heinrich, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, (April 19, 1876 - July 3, 1934), Prince of the Netherlands, was the husband of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.

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Mecklenburg-Schwerin - April 19 - 1876 - July 3 - 1934 - Netherlands - Wilhelmina of the Netherlands

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He was born in Schwerin. He was created Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands on February 6, 1901 and married Queen Wilhelmina on February 7, 1901 at the Hague.

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February 6 - 1901 - February 7 - The Hague

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A playboy and a drunkard who is reported to have had several illegitimate children, the marriage was an unhappy one that did little more than meet its obligation by producing an heir. They had one child, Princess Juliana, in whose favor her mother abdicated on September 4, 1948.

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Princess Juliana - September 4 - 1948

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He died at The Hague.

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