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Abdication and Accession
- When
- 7 October 1840
- Where
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
William I abdicated on 7 October 1840, leading to the immediate accession of his son, William II, as King of the Netherlands.
The abdication was motivated by William I's dissatisfaction with constitutional changes and personal reasons. On 7 October 1840, William II acceded to the throne, becoming King of the Netherlands, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and Duke of Limburg.
Sources
- William I of the Netherlands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
- William II of the Netherlands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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