William V, stadtholder of the Dutch Republic (born 1748)

William V, Prince of Orange

Prince of Orange from 1751 to 1806

William V was Prince of Orange and the last Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic. He went into exile to London in 1795. He was furthermore ruler of the Principality of Orange-Nassau until his death in 1806. In that capacity, he was succeeded by his son William.