Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex
British prince (1773–1843).
The record
Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex was a British prince. Born on 27 January 1773 in Buckingham Palace, Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex died on 21 April 1843 in Kensington Palace at the age of 70.
Positions held include Duke of Sussex (1801–1843), President of the Royal Society (1830–1838) and member of the House of Lords. Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex studied at University of Göttingen. Honours include Royal Fellow of the Royal Society, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and Order of the Garter, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 37 languages, Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex is No. 16,560 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 27 January 1773, Buckingham Palace
- Died
- 21 April 1843, Kensington Palace (aged 70)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Aristocrat, politician, bibliophile
- Field
- Royalty
- Education
- University of Göttingen
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 37
Did you know
Was 28 when first duke of Sussex (1801).
Lived to 70.
Shares a birthday with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Dmitri Mendeleev.
One of 23 people in the Index born in Buckingham Palace, with Charles III.
Has a Wikipedia article in 37 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1801–1843Duke of Sussex
- 1830–1838President of the Royal Society
- —Member of the House of Lords
Connections
- FatherGeorge III of Great Britain
- MotherCharlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
- SpouseAugusta Murray
- SpouseCecilia Underwood, 1st Duchess of Inverness
- SiblingPrincess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom
- SiblingPrincess Mary of the United Kingdom
- SiblingPrincess Augusta Sophia of the United Kingdom
- SiblingCharlotte, Princess Royal
- SiblingPrincess Sophia of the United Kingdom
- SiblingPrincess Amelia of the United Kingdom
- SiblingGeorge IV of the United Kingdom
- SiblingWilliam IV
10 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Royal Fellow of the Royal Society1828
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
- Order of the Garter
- Order of the Thistle
- Royal Order of the Welfs
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