Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands

1880-08-31 – 1962-11-28 (age 82)

Biography

Wilhelmina (31 August 1880 – 28 November 1962) was Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until her abdication in 1948. She reigned for nearly 58 years, making her the longest-reigning monarch in Dutch history, as well as the longest-reigning female monarch outside of the United Kingdom. Her reign encompassed World War I, the Dutch economic crisis of 1933, and World War II.

Photos

Known For