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Also Known As Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria
Born August 31, 1880 • The Hague • Netherlands
Died November 28, 1962 (aged 82) • near Apeldoorn • Netherlands
House / Dynasty House of Orange
Notable Family Members father William III • daughter Juliana
Role In World War II

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