William III of the Netherlands

King William III (Willem Alexander Paul Frederik Lodewijk of Orange-Nassau) (February 17, 1817 – November 23, 1890) was King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg (1849–1890).

Children

Of William III's children, only three reached adulthood, two sons from his marriage to Queen Sophie and one daughter from his marriage to Queen Emma:

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• Willem (1840-1879). Heir to the Throne from 1849 till his death.
• Willem Alexander (1851-1884). Heir to the Throne from 1879 till his death.
• Wilhelmina