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William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel

William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel
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William IV of Hesse-Kassel, also called William the Wise, was the first Landgrave of the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel. He was the founder of the oldest line, which survives to this day.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Caspar PeucerJanuary 6, 1525 – September 25, 1602
  2. Rafael Bombelli1526–1572
  3. Juan de Herrera1530 – January 15, 1597
  4. William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (this page)June 24, 1532 – August 25, 1592
  5. Ismail IIAugust 31, 1533 – November 24, 1577
  6. Christopher ClaviusMarch 25, 1538 – February 6, 1612

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