The Greatest Dutch Emperors & Kings

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1 William III of England

Famous As: King of England

Birthdate: November 4, 1650

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Nationality: Dutch

Died: March 8, 1702

King William III of England, son of William II, Prince of Orange, was also known as William of Orange. A staunch Protestant, he is remembered for his joint rule with his wife, Queen Mary II, and for his exploits such as the Glorious Revolution and the Nine Years' War.

2 King Willem-Alexander

Famous As: King of the Netherlands

Birthdate: April 27, 1967

Sun Sign: Taurus

Nationality: Dutch

Willem-Alexander, son of Beatrix of the Netherlands and German-born diplomat Claus van Amsberg, took over as the king of the Netherlands after his mother’s abdication. He has served the Royal Netherlands Navy and been a member of the International Olympic Committee. His interests include sports and water management.

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3 William II of the Netherlands

Famous As: King

Birthdate: December 6, 1792

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Nationality: Dutch

Died: March 17, 1849

William II took over as the king of the Netherlands after his father William I’s abdication. His reign witnessed the transformation of his country into a parliamentary democracy through the constitution of 1848. With F.A. van Hall as the finance minister, he helped his country attain a surplus.

4 William I of the Netherlands

Famous As: First King of the Netherlands

Birthdate: August 24, 1772

Sun Sign: Virgo

Nationality: Dutch

Died: December 12, 1843

William I of the Netherlands reigned as the king of the Netherlands from 1815 to 1840. Before declaring himself King of the Netherlands, William I had an influential career in the military. In 1790, he was made the Dutch States Army's general of infantry where he served under his father William V, who served as Captain-General.

5 William III of the Netherlands

Famous As: King

Birthdate: February 19, 1817

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Nationality: Dutch

Died: November 23, 1890

William III of the Netherlands was the king of the Netherlands for four decades from 1849 to 1890. The son of King William II and Anna Pavlovna of Russia, he ascended to the throne after the death of his father. The king’s behavior was often erratic, and it is speculated he suffered from a mental disorder.