Prince William of Hesse-Kassel
(1787-1867)

German prince – Prince William of Hesse-Kassel was born in Biebrich (Municipal district of the city of Wiesbaden in Hesse, Germany) on December 24th, 1787 and died in Amalienborg (Palace and home of the Danish royal family in Copenhagen) on September 5th, 1867 at the age of 79. Today Prince William of Hesse-Kassel would be 236 years old.

Age

how old was Prince William of Hesse-Kassel when he died?

Prince William of Hesse-Kassel died in 1867 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 24th, 1787 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Biebrich Municipal district of the city of Wiesbaden in Hesse, Germany
Death Date	September 5th, 1867 (Thursday)
Death place	Amalienborg Palace and home of the Danish royal family in Copenhagen
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Prince William of Hesse-Kassel

Birthday

When was Prince William of Hesse-Kassel born?

Prince William of Hesse-Kassel was born on December 24th, 1787.

Death

When did Prince William of Hesse-Kassel die?

Prince William of Hesse-Kassel died on September 5th, 1867 at the age of 79 in Amalienborg (Palace and home of the Danish royal family in Copenhagen). Today Prince William of Hesse-Kassel would be 236 years old.