William I of the Netherlands: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

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Encyclopedia: William I of the Netherlands

King William I of the Netherlands, born Willem Frederik van Oranje-Nassau (The Hague, 24 August 1772 - Berlin, 12 December 1843), was the first King of the Netherlands. He was named 'Sovereign Prince' of the Netherlands in 1813, proclaimed himself King in 1815, and abdicated in 1840. William I was also the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.