Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont

(1858-1934)

Queen of the Netherlands from 1879 to 1890

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Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont (Adelheid Emma Wilhelmina Theresia; 2 August 1858 – 20 March 1934) was Queen consort of the Netherlands and Grand Duchess consort of Luxembourg by marriage to King-Grand Duke William III. An immensely popular member of the Dutch Royal Family, Queen Emma served as regent for her daughter, Queen Wilhelmina, during the latter's minority from 1890 until 1898.

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Born	Adelheid Emma Wilhelmina Theresia of Waldeck and Pyrmont 2 August 1858 Arolsen Castle, Bad Arolsen, Waldeck and Pyrmont, German Empire
Died	20 March 1934 (aged 75)
Zodiac	Leo
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William III of the Netherlands 1817-1890 · King of the Netherlands from 1849 to 1890 · m. 1879 info edit

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Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria info 1st child with William III of the Netherlands Female b. 31 Aug 1880 d. 28 Nov 1962 · Age: 82 (at death) · 1880-1962 · Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948

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Prince Paul of Württemberg · Great-grandfather · 1785-1852 · German prince edit info

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Gustaf V of Sweden · Family Member · 1858-1950 · King of Sweden from 1907 to 1950 edit info

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Josias, Hereditary Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont · Nephew · 1896-1967 · German politician, Higher SS and Police Leader, SS-Obergruppenführer edit info

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