Wilhelmina of the Netherlands

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Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Marie of Orange-Nassau) (August 31, 1880 – November 28, 1962), Princess of Orange-Nassau, was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948 and Queen Mother (with the title of Princess) from 1948 to 1962.

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She was the daughter of King William III and his second wife Queen Emma. Her childhood was characterized by a close relationship with her parents, especially with her father who was already 63 years of age when she was born.

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King William III died on November 23, 1890. Her mother Emma became Regent for the young Wilhelmina until her 18th birthday.

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