births
March 8, 1748
William V, Prince of Orange (died 1806)
William V, Prince of Orange
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.
March 8
March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 298 days remain until the end of the year.