William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh
Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (born January 15, 1776 in Rome , † November 30, 1834 in Bagshot Park , Surrey ) was a member of the British royal family.
Life
Wilhelm Friedrich was the son of William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh and his wife Maria Walpole . With the death of his father on August 25, 1805 he inherited the titles Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh and Earl of Connaught .
Since July 22, 1816 he was with his cousin Princess Maria , the fourth oldest daughter of King George III. married. The marriage remained childless.
Web links
Commons : Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- William Frederick Hanover, 2nd Duke of Gloucester on thepeerage.com , accessed July 21, 2015.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| William Henry |
Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh 1805-1834 |
Title expired |
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| SURNAME | William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Member of the British royal family |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 15, 1776 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rome |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 30, 1834 |
| Place of death | Bagshot Park , Surrey |