William II, Prince of Orange

William II was sovereign Prince of Orange and Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, Overijssel and Groningen in the United Provinces of the Netherlands from 14 March 1647 until his death three years later. His only child, William III, reigned as King of England, Ireland, and Scotland.

27 May 1626

Born on the same birth day (27 May): Alain Souchon • Caspar Schoppe • Elizabeth Charlotte, Madame Palatine • Frank Woolley • Georges Rouault • Harry Hibbs (footballer) • Ian Tracey (organist) • Mile Sterjovski • Pauline Hanson • Roberto Soldado • Roger Freeman, Baron Freeman • Sophie Walker

Born in the same month (May 1626): Louis Hennepin