Constantia van Lynden
Dutch noblewoman and courtesan
About Constantia van Lynden
Lived 1761 – 1831 (aged 70). Constantia van Lynden was a Belgian.
Constantia van Lynden (1761–1831) was a Dutch noblewoman. She is known as the love interest of William V, Prince of Orange, who courted her in 1779-1782, which caused a scandal and attracted attention in contemporary Netherlands. The affair was used as propaganda by the Patriottentijd for political reasons and she was portrayed as potentially politically influential.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Constantia van Lynden?
Dutch noblewoman and courtesan
When was Constantia van Lynden born?
Constantia van Lynden was born on 29 January 1761.
When did Constantia van Lynden die?
Constantia van Lynden died on 5 April 1831.
What nationality was Constantia van Lynden?
Constantia van Lynden was Belgian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Constantia van Lynden
· DBpedia: Constantia van Lynden
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Constantia van Lynden. https://biography.guide/constantia-van-lynden/
MLA: "Constantia van Lynden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/constantia-van-lynden/.
Chicago: "Constantia van Lynden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/constantia-van-lynden/.
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