William I of the Netherlands

:For other men at some time in history called "William I of Orange-Nassau", see William of Orange

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King William I of the Netherlands was born as Willem Frederik on 25 August 1772 in The Hague, and died December 12, 1843 in Berlin, Germany. He was named 'Sovereign Prince' of the Netherlands in 1813, proclaimed himself King in 1815, and abdicated in 1840. William I was also the grand duke of Luxembourg and count of Nassau.

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25 August - 1772 - The Hague - December 12 - 1843 - Berlin - Germany - The Netherlands - 1813 - 1815 - 1840 - Luxembourg - Nassau

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