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Which house received the grand-ducal crown in 1890?

In the exam (French)

Quelle maison reçoit la couronne grand-ducale en 1890 ?

  1. aThe House of Nassau-WeilburgLa maison de Nassau-WeilburgCorrect answer
  2. bThe House of Orange-NassauLa maison d'Orange-Nassau
  3. cThe House of HabsburgLa maison de Habsbourg

Why?

Adolphe of Nassau-Weilburg became Grand Duke in 1890; his descendants still reign today. The House of Orange-Nassau is the house of the kings of the Netherlands.

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