Wilhelm Heinrich I, Fuerst von
Nassau-Usingen, (1684-1718)
born 2 May 1684 's-Hertogenbosch
died 14 February 1718 Usingen
married 15 April 1706 Dillenburg
Princess Charlotte Amalie von Nassau-Dillenburg
born 13 June 1680 Dillenburg
died 11 October 1738 Castle Biebrich
On 27 February 1791, aged
only seven, he was appointed a "ritmeester"
in the army of the States
General of Holland. From 21 December 1701
till 1707 he was a Colonel
in the Regiment Walen. On 30 June 1703 he
was wounded at the battle
near Ekeren. On 15 April 1706 he married
Charlotte Amalie, Princess
of Nassau-Dillenburg, and they became the
parents of ten children.
On 14 February 1718, aged only thirty-three,
he died leaving his widow
as regent for their two sons.
Source: Leo van de Pas
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