William IV
King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 1830 to 1837.
The record
William IV was a King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 1830 to 1837. Born on 21 August 1765 in Buckingham Palace, IV died on 20 June 1837 in Windsor Castle at the age of 71.
Positions held include Lord High Admiral (1827–1828), King of Hanover (1830–1837) and monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1830–1837). Honours include Knight of the Garter, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and Knight of the Order of the Elephant, among 12 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 97 languages, William IV is No. 623 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 21 August 1765, Buckingham Palace
- Died
- 20 June 1837, Windsor Castle (aged 71)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Monarch, politician, naval officer
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 12
- Wikipedia editions
- 97
Did you know
Was 62 when first lord High Admiral (1827).
Lived to 71.
Shares a birthday with Usain Bolt and Robert Lewandowski.
One of 23 people in the Index born in Buckingham Palace, with Charles III.
Has a Wikipedia article in 97 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1827–1828Lord High Admiral
- 1830–1837King of Hanover
- 1830–1837Monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- —Member of the House of Lords
Connections
- FatherGeorge III of Great Britain
- MotherCharlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
- SpouseAdelaide of Saxe-Meiningen
- SpouseDorothea Jordan
- SiblingPrincess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom
- SiblingPrincess Mary of the United Kingdom
- SiblingPrincess Augusta Sophia of the United Kingdom
- SiblingPrincess Sophia of the United Kingdom
- SiblingPrincess Amelia of the United Kingdom
- SiblingCharlotte, Princess Royal
- SiblingGeorge IV of the United Kingdom
- SiblingPrince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn
12 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1801
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath1815
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant1830
- Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
- Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
- Order of the Black Eagle
- Order of St. Andrew
- Order of the Thistle
- Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
- Order of the Holy Spirit
- Order of the Bath
- Order of the Elephant
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