William IV, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
William IV (William Alexander; French: Guillaume Alexandre; 22 April 1852 – 25 February 1912) reigned as the Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 17 November 1905 until his death. He succeeded his father, Adolphe.
| William IV | |
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| Grand Duke of Luxembourg | |
| 17 November 1905 – 25 February 1912 | |
| Predecessor | Adolphe |
| Successor | Marie-Adélaïde |
| Regent | Marie Anne of Portugal (1908–1912) |
| Prime Minister | Paul Eyschen |
| Born | 22 April 1852 Biebrich Palace, Wiesbaden, Duchy of Nassau |
| Died | 25 February 1912 (aged 59) Berg Castle, Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Marie Anne of Portugal |
| Issue | Marie-Adélaïde, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg Hilda, Princess of Schwarzenberg Antonia, Crown Princess of Bavaria Princess Elisabeth Princess Sophie |
| House | Nassau-Weilburg |
| Father | Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg |
| Mother | Princess Adelheid-Marie of Anhalt-Dessau |
Currently, William is the last monarch of Luxembourg to die while still on the throne.
Titles and styles
Although the duchy of Nassau was annexed by Prussia after the Austro-Prussian war of 1866, the title of Duke of Nassau was retained by William and his heirs.[1] This does not imply any sovereignty over Nassau.
- 22 April 1852 - 23 November 1890: His Highness The Hereditary Prince of Nassau[2]
- 23 November 1890 - 17 November 1905: His Royal Highness The Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Hereditary Prince of Nassau[3]
- 17 November 1905 - 25 February 1912: His Royal Highness The Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Duke of Nassau[3]