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TIL that William (Willem) II of The Netherlands was openly bisexual and was blackmailed at least four times for his same-sex attraction during his reign from 1840 - 1849, which lead to him being forced to sign the Dutch Constitution to greatly decrease royal power; which is still in effect today.

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