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King William III

The name William III has been borne by two monarchs:

William III of England (1650-1702), also called William of Orange, Stadtholder of the Netherlands and King of England together with his wife Mary II of England;

William III (Alexander) of the Netherlands (1817-1890), King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg, father of Queen Wilhelmina.

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