William I, Landgrave of Hesse-Rotenburg

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William I, Landgrave of Hesse-Rotenburg (15 May 1648, in Kassel – 20 November 1725, in Langenschwalbach) was from 1683 until his death Landgrave of Hesse-Rotenburg. He was a son of Ernest I of Hesse-Rotenburg-Rheinfels and his wife, Countess Maria Eleonore of Solms-Lich. William was nicknamed the Elder to distinguish him from his nephew, William of Hesse-Wanfried.

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William I
Landgrave of Hesse-Rotenburg
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Born(1648-05-15)15 May 1648
Kassel
Died20 November 1725(1725-11-20) (aged 77)
Langenschwalbach
SpouseMaria Anna of Lowenstein-Wertheim
FatherErnest, Landgrave of Hesse-Rheinfels
MotherCountess Maria Eleonore of Solms-Lich
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