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William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel
1592Aug, 25

William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel

William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (b. 1532)
William IV of Hesse-Kassel (24 June 1532 – 25 August 1592), also called William the Wise, was the first Landgrave of the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). He was the founder of the oldest line, which survives to this day.

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