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Wilhelmina
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Wil·hel·mi·na  (wl-mn, vlhl-) 1880-1962.
Queen of the Netherlands (1890-1948) who sought refuge in England during World War II but continued to encourage the Dutch resistance. In 1948 she abdicated in favor of her daughter Juliana.
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