William I of the Netherlands
1772–1843 (age 71)
Biography
William I of the Netherlands was the founding monarch of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, reigning from 1815 until his abdication in 1840. His rule encompassed the establishment of the modern Dutch state following the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna, during which he worked to unify the Netherlands and Belgium.
William I's reign was marked by significant administrative reforms, infrastructure development, and efforts to modernize the Dutch state. He was honored with burial in the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft, one of the most prestigious burial locations in the Netherlands, reflecting his paramount importance in Dutch history and his role as the architect of the modern kingdom.