Emma of Waldeck (1858–1934)
Emma of Waldeck (1858–1934)
Queen and regent of the Netherlands. Name variations: Emma of the Netherlands; Emma of Waldeck-Pyrmont. Reigned as queen of the Netherlands (1889–98). Born in Arolsen, Hesse, Germany, Aug 2, 1858; died at The Hague, Netherlands, Mar 20, 1934; dau. of George Victor, prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont, and Helen of Nassau (1831–1888); sister of Helen of Waldeck and Pyrmont (1861–1922); became 2nd wife of William III (1817–1890), king of the Netherlands (r. 1849–1890) and grand duke of Luxemburg, Jan 7, 1879; children: Wilhelmina (1880–1962), queen of the Netherlands (r. 1898–1948). William III's 1st wife was Sophia of Wurttemberg (1818–1877).
See also Women in World History.
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