William V, a member of the House of Hesse, was Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel from 1627 to 1637. Having come to rule in unfavorable circumstances and in the midst of the Thirty Years' War, he continued to suffer losses of territory and wealth.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- monarch
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Born
- February 13, 1602, February 14, 1602
- Died
- September 21, 1637
