Bourgmeisterin Episode #47: William I of the Netherlands, part 2

From boldly declaring a kingdom while Napoleon was causing chaos, to dropping copper coins on cheering crowds earning him the nickname "the Copper King," William wasn't shy about making waves. But not everyone was thrilled with his rule, and tensions erupted into the fiery Belgian Revolution of 1830. Battles were fought, dramas unfolded, and after a messy war and plenty of political scandal, William eventually called it quits in 1840.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!