"Here I breathe freely and feel happy"
On March 17, 2024, it will be 175 years since King Willem II passed away in Tilburg. In our city, the king felt free and happy. The Stadsmuseum Tilburg and the municipality of Tilburg, together with partners in the city, are organizing an extensive program to commemorate this event.
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The commemorative program consists of a varied range of activities throughout the months of March and April, including a digital monument in the form of a talk show/documentary about the life of King Willem II and his significance for Tilburg, then and now. Additionally, there will be city walks, an open day at the Palace, an exhibition during the Museum Weekend, and a musical.
For the full schedule, please visit: Herdenkingsprogramma 175e sterfdag Koning… | Stadsmuseum Tilburg
King Willem II
As King of the Netherlands from 1840 until his death, Willem II experienced a turbulent period in European history. As Crown Prince, the young Willem showed courage in various military campaigns, including the legendary Battle of Waterloo. In 1830, he was sent by his father, King Willem I, to Belgium to restore peace after its independence, but without success.
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The commemorative program consists of a varied range of activities throughout the months of March and April, including a digital monument in the form of a talk show/documentary about the life of King Willem II and his significance for Tilburg, then and now. Additionally, there will be city walks, an open day at the Palace, an exhibition during the Museum Weekend, and a musical.
For the full schedule, please visit: Herdenkingsprogramma 175e sterfdag Koning… | Stadsmuseum Tilburg
King Willem II
As King of the Netherlands from 1840 until his death, Willem II experienced a turbulent period in European history. As Crown Prince, the young Willem showed courage in various military campaigns, including the legendary Battle of Waterloo. In 1830, he was sent by his father, King Willem I, to Belgium to restore peace after its independence, but without success.
Willem II was also an entrepreneur and landowner. He is known for his construction projects such as the Lancierskazerne and the Palace here in Tilburg. He also encouraged the development of the Koningshoeven, an area where several farming estates were located. Additionally, Willem II developed projects such as a sheepfold to promote the production of fine wool. He was also active on the west side of the city, such as in the Dongewijk. Willem II considered cooperation as an important aspect of his military, political, and economic decisions.