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Inauguration. 6 September 1898. Predecessor. William III. Successor. Juliana. Regents. Queen Emma (1890–1898) Princess Juliana (1947–1948) Born. Princess Pauline of Orange-Nassau 31 August 1880 Noordeinde Palace, The Hague, Netherlands. Died. 28 November 1962 (aged 82) Het Loo Palace, Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Burial.
May 15, 2024 · Wilhelmina (born Aug. 31, 1880, The Hague, Neth.—died Nov. 28, 1962, Het Loo, near Apeldoorn) was the queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948, who, through her radio broadcasts from London during World War II, made herself the symbol of Dutch resistance to German occupation.
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Princess Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Marie of Orange-Nassau was born on August 31, 1880, in The Hague, Netherlands. She was the only child of King William III and his second wife, Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont. Her childhood was characterized by a close relationship with her parents, especially with her father, who was already 63 years of age when ...
Wilhelmina (1880–1962)Queen of the Netherlands who, during her long reign, won the respect of her people for her intelligence and strength of character and became the living symbol of her country during its occupation in World War II . Pronunciation: Will-hell-MEE-nah.
10-year-old Princess Wilhelmina of the Netherlands became the Queen of Netherlands after her father died on November 23, 1890, and until she was 18 years old, her mother served as the regent. Her swearing-in and inauguration ceremony was held at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam on September 6, 1898.
Wilhelmina (Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria; 31 August 1880 – 28 November 1962) was queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948. Loved by the Dutch people, she was the mother of Queen Juliana and the grandmother of Queen Beatrix . During World War II, she went to London and spoke to the Dutch people on radio from England .
