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Wilhelmina of the Netherlands

1880–1962 · 20th century · Also known as Queen Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina was queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948, under the regency of her mother Emma until 1898. When Germany invaded in May 1940 she escaped to London, where she headed the government in exile and became a symbol of resistance through her radio broadcasts. She abdicated in 1948 in favour of her daughter Juliana.

Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/wilhelmina-of-the-netherlands
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