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Events on Sunday 23 November 1890 5
1817 – 1890William III of the Netherlands (1817-1890)Died 23 November 1890, aged 73William III was King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg for over four decades, presiding over a period of growing parliamentary influence in Dutch politics. His death ended the personal union between the Netherlands and Luxembourg, since Luxembourg's succession law barred his daughter Wilhelmina from inheriting the grand duchy. Wilhelmina succeeded him as Queen of the Netherlands under a regency led by her mother.
1849 – 1890William IIIKing of the NetherlandsWilliam III ruled during a period of modernization and colonial expansion.
1890A dynasty of its ownHouse of Nassau-WeilburgOn William III's death the personal union with the Netherlands ends; Grand Duke Adolphe founds the ruling House of Nassau-Weilburg, giving Luxembourg its own dynasty.
1890Own ruling houseEnd of the union with the NetherlandsOn the death of William III, the Dutch crown passes to his daughter Wilhelmina, but Luxembourg's succession law passes the Grand Duchy to the House of Nassau-Weilburg — ending the personal union and giving Luxembourg its own monarch.
1890 – 1948WilhelminaQueen during World War IIQueen Wilhelmina became a symbol of Dutch resistance during World War II.