William I, Elector of Hesse
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William I, Elector of Hesse (German: Wilhelm I., Kurfürst von Hessen; 3 June 1743 – 27 February 1821) was the eldest surviving son of Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel) and Princess Mary of Great Britain, the daughter of George II.
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William I | |
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Elector of Hesse | |
Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel | |
Reign | 31 October 1785 – 27 February 1821 |
Predecessor | Frederick II |
Successor | William II |
Born | (1743-06-03)3 June 1743 Kassel, Hesse-Kassel, Holy Roman Empire |
Died | 27 February 1821(1821-02-27) (aged 77) Kassel, Hesse, German Confederation |
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House | Hesse |
Father | Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel |
Mother | Princess Mary of Great Britain |
Religion | Calvinist |
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