William II, Prince of Orange

Marriages

• Mary Henrietta, Princess RoyalEldest daughter of Charles I of England and his wife, Henrietta Maria of France; mother of William III of England1641–1650 · until death

Children

• William III of EnglandKing of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 to 17021650–1702

Questions about the House of Stuart

• Why did James VI and I succeed Elizabeth I of England?
  Inheritance by blood, secured by political preparation
• Why did Charles I of England succeed James VI and I?
  Inheritance
• How were Elizabeth I of England and James VI and I related?
  First cousins twice removed

About

William II was sovereign Prince of Orange and Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, Overijssel and Groningen in the United Provinces of the Netherlands from 14 March 1647 until his death three years later on 6 November 1650. His death marked the beginning of the First Stadtholderless Period, leading to the rise of Johan De Witt, who stayed in power for the next 22 years.

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