William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel
| William VIII | |
|---|---|
Portrait of William VIII with the Order of the White Eagle, 1729 (Royal Castle in Warsaw) | |
| Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel | |
| Reign | 5 April 1751 – 1 February 1760 |
| Predecessor | Frederick I |
| Successor | Frederick II |
| Born | 10 March 1682 Kassel |
| Died | 1 February 1760 (aged 77) Rinteln |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | Charles Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel Maria Amalia |
| House | Hesse |
| Father | Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel |
| Mother | Maria Amalia of Courland |
| Religion | Calvinism |
William VIII (10 March 1682 – 1 February 1760) ruled the German Landgraviate Hesse-Kassel from 1730 until his death, first as regent (1730–1751) and then as landgrave (1751–1760).