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Kings (19th century)

The Kingdom of the Netherlands came into being in the 19th century.

1. The Batavian Republic and the Kingdom of Holland

   The future King Willem I (1772-1843) was the eldest son of Prince Willem V.
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2. King Willem I (1772-1843)

   When Napoleon fell, the Prince of Orange was in London. In November 1813, at the request of a number of leading Dutchmen, he returned home, to an enthusiastic popular welcome.
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3. King Willem II (1792-1849)

   Willem II acceded to the throne in 1840, following his father’s abdication. Willem II married Anna Paulowna (1795-1865), the daughter of the Russian czar. Their marriage gave rise to close relations with Russia.
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4. King Willem III (1817-1890)

   His successor Willem III (1817-1890) resisted these attempts to limit royal authority, but in vain.
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