Alexander Alexander of the Netherlands
King of the Netherlands (born 1967)
1967 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
King of the Netherlands (born 1967)
Born
April 27, 1967
Age
~59 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
monarch, judge, aircraft pilot
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in University Medical Center Utrecht
1967
Born in University Medical Center Utrecht (1967-04-27)
1980
PositionPrince of Orange (1980–2013)
1983
EducationStudied at UWC Atlantic College (1983–1985)
1986
AwardElfstedentocht Cross
1987
EducationStudied at Leiden University (1987–1993)
1996
AwardKnight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
About
Willem-Alexander is the current King of the Netherlands, having reigned since 30 April 2013.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alexander Alexander of the Netherlands?+
Willem-Alexander is the current King of the Netherlands, having reigned since 30 April 2013.
What does the name Alexander mean?+
The name Alexander means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alexander Alexander of the Netherlands born?+
Alexander Alexander of the Netherlands was born on April 27, 1967.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.
The name Alexander is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Alexander
Alexander Graham Bell
Canadian-American scientist inventor of telephone (1847–1922)
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Russian writer, publicist, poet and politician (1918–2008)
Alexander von Humboldt
Prussian geographer, naturalist and explorer (1769–1859)
Alexander Fleming
Scottish biologist, pharmacologist, botanist, and Nobel laureate (1881–1955)
Alexander Pope
English poet (1688–1744)
Alexander Hamilton
American Founding Father and statesman (1755/1757–1804)
Alexander — April 27, 1967
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
Would you name your baby Alexander?
Guestbook
Respect.
— .
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
Actions