William I, Elector of Hesse
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William I, Elector of Hesse (German: Wilhelm I., Kurfürst von Hessen; 3 June 1743 – 27 February 1821) was the eldest surviving son of Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel) and Princess Mary of Great Britain, the daughter of George II.
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| William I | |
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| Elector of Hesse | |
 Portrait by Wilhelm Böttner, c. 1795 | |
| Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel | |
| Reign | 31 October 1785 – 27 February 1821 |
| Predecessor | Frederick II |
| Successor | William II |
| Born | (1743-06-03)3 June 1743 Kassel, Hesse-Kassel, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 27 February 1821(1821-02-27) (aged 77) Kassel, Hesse, German Confederation |
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| House | Hesse |
| Father | Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel |
| Mother | Princess Mary of Great Britain |
| Religion | Calvinist |
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