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William I of the Netherlands

1772–1843 · 19th century · Also known as King William I of the Netherlands

William I was the first King of the Netherlands, reigning from 1815 to 1840. A son of William V, the last stadtholder, and great-grandson of William IV of Orange-Nassau-Diez, he ruled the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, including present-day Belgium. He promoted trade, canals and industry, but the Belgian Revolution of 1830 split his kingdom, and he abdicated in 1840.

William I of the Netherlands
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Grand Duchy of LuxembourgFoundation, SummaryKingdom of the NetherlandsSummary

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Prince-Abbey of FuldaPrincipality of Nassau-DiezSovereign Principality of the United NetherlandsGrand Duchy of Luxembourg

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