William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel
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William IV of Hesse-Kassel (24 June 1532 – 25 August 1592), also called William the Wise, was the first Landgrave of the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). He was the founder of the oldest line, which survives to this day.
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William IV | |
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Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel | |
Reign | 31 March 1569 – 25 August 1592 |
Successor | Maurice |
Born | 24 June 1532 Kassel |
Died | 25 August 1592(1592-08-25) (aged 60) |
Spouse | Sabine of Württemberg |
Issue More... | Anna Maria, Countess of Nassau-Weilburg Hedwig, Countess of Schaumburg Maurice, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel Christine, Duchess of Saxe-Eisenach |
House | Hesse-Kassel (founder) Hesse (by birth) |
Father | Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse |
Mother | Christine of Saxony |
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