William II, Prince of Orange
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William II (Dutch: Willem II van Oranje-Nassau; 27 May 1626 – 6 November 1650) was sovereign Prince of Orange and Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, Overijssel and Groningen in the United Provinces of the Netherlands from 14 March 1647 until his death three years later.[1] His only child, William III, reigned as King of England, Ireland, and Scotland.
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William II | |
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Prince of Orange | |
Reign | 14 March 1647 – 6 November 1650 |
Predecessor | Frederick Henry |
Successor | William III |
Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel | |
Reign | 14 March 1647 – 6 November 1650 |
Predecessor | Frederick Henry |
Successor | William III |
Stadtholder of Groningen | |
Reign | 14 March 1647 – 6 November 1650 |
Predecessor | Frederick Henry |
Successor | William Frederick |
Born | (1626-05-27)27 May 1626 The Hague, Dutch Republic |
Died | 6 November 1650(1650-11-06) (aged 24) The Hague, Dutch Republic |
Burial | 8 March 1651 |
Spouse | [1] |
Issue | William III |
House | Orange-Nassau |
Father | Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange |
Mother | Amalia of Solms-Braunfels |
Religion | Calvinism |
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