Prince William Louis of Baden

William Louis of Baden-Durlach
Presumed portrait of William Louis, 18th century
Born14 January 1732
Died17 December 1788(1788-12-17) (aged 56)
TitlePrince of Baden
SpouseWilhelmine Christine Schortmann
Parents

William Louis of Baden-Durlach (14 January 1732 – 17 December 1788) was the brother of the first Grand Duke of Baden, Charles Frederick. In 1753, he became governor of the province of Gelderland based in Arnhem. In 1766, he was appointed by the Netherlands States-General to lieutenant general. After 1769, William Louis was also active as an industrialist.

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