Episode 2 of 2
Proclamation of King
- When
- 16 March 1815
- Where
- Congress of Vienna context
William I proclaimed the Netherlands a kingdom on 16 March 1815, urged by the Congress of Vienna powers due to fears of Napoleon.
Feeling threatened by Napoleon's escape from Elba, William proclaimed the Netherlands a kingdom on 16 March 1815. This act transformed the Sovereign Principality into a kingdom, with William becoming King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
Sources
- William I of the Netherlands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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