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Adolphe's Accession

Name: Adolphe's Accession
Start: 1890-11-23
Location: Luxembourg

When: 23 November 1890
Where: Luxembourg
Part of: Wilhelmina becomes Queen; Adolphe becomes Grand Duke of Luxembourg

Adolphe became Grand Duke of Luxembourg, ending the personal union with the Netherlands.

Adolphe succeeded William III in Luxembourg in accordance with the Nassau Family Pact. He was the first Grand Duke from the House of Nassau-Weilburg, separating the Luxembourg throne from the Dutch crown.

Sources

Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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