William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel
William IV of Hesse-Kassel (24 June 1532 – 25 August 1592), also called William the Wise, was the first Landgrave of the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel). He was the founder of the oldest line, which survives to this day.
William IV | |
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| Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel | |
 Portrait by Kaspar van der Borcht, 1577 | |
| Born | 24 June 1532 Kassel |
| Died | 25 August 1592 (aged 60) |
| Noble family | Hesse-Kassel (founder) Hesse (by birth) |
| Spouse(s) | Sabine of Württemberg |
| Issue More... | Anna Maria, Countess of Nassau-Weilburg Hedwig, Countess of Schaumburg Maurice, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel Christine, Duchess of Saxe-Eisenach |
| Father | Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse |
| Mother | Christine of Saxony |