William I of the Netherlands

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Monarch · Netherlands

Date of birth: August 24, 1772
Died on December 12, 1843: Died at the age of 71; Would have turned 254 today

King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg 1815-1840 (1772-1843)

The story behind the name

William I of the Netherlands was a monarch (Netherlands). William I of the Netherlands was born on August 24, 1772 in The Hague. William I of the Netherlands founded Purveyor to the Royal Household.

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Purveyor to the Royal Household

Founded company

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Facts about William

Born: August 24, 1772 in The Hague
Died: December 12, 1843
Nationality: Netherlands
Occupations: Monarch, Head of state, and Art collector
Languages: Dutch
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Birthday

Date of birth: August 24, 1772
Born on a: Monday
Zodiac sign: Virgo

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What makes William I of the Netherlands unique

In memory: Died at the age of 71
Today: Would have turned 254 today

First award in 1814, the year William I of the Netherlands turned 42.

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Awards

Award	Year
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece	1814
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion	–
Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary	–
Order of the Black Eagle	–
Royal Order of the Seraphim	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
Purveyor to the Royal Household	–
Ghent University	–
De Nederlandsche Bank	–
Principality of Waterloo	–
University of Liège	–

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