William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel
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| William VIII | ||
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| William VIII with the Order of the White Eagle, 1729. | ||
| Reign | 5 April 1751 – 1 February 1760 | |
| Predecessor | Frederick I | |
| Successor | Frederick II | |
| Born | 10 March 1682 Kassel | |
| Died | 1 February 1760 (aged 77) Rinteln | |
| Spouse | Dorothea Wilhelmina of Saxe-Zeitz (m September 27, 171) | |
| Issue | Charles Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel Maria Amalia | |
| House | Hesse | |
| Father | Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel | |
| Mother | Maria Amalia of Courland | |
| Burial | Saint Martin's Church, Kassel | |
| Religion | Calvinism | |
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William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (10 March 1682 – 1 February 1760) ruled the German Landgraviate Hesse-Kassel from 1730 until his death, first as regent (1730–1751) and then as landgrave (1751–1760).
Marriage[edit]
On September 27, 171, Prince William married Princess Dorothea Wilhelmina of Saxe-Zeitz, eldest daughter of Maurice William, Duke of Saxe-Zeitz.
Issue[edit]
- Prince Karl of Hesse-Kassel (1718–1719)
- Friedrich II Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (1720–1785) married Princess Mary of Great Britain and had children.
- Princess Maria Amalie of Hesse-Kassel (1721–1744) never married.
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