THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Prince William, Duke of Cumberland

British Army general; (1721-1765)

Prince William, Duke of Cumberland has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists April 15, 1721 in Leicester House.

Born

April 15, 1721

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: October 31, 1765

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Leicester House
Professions
animal breeder, military officer, commander-in-chief
Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: April 15, 1721 (Kindred Britain) or April 26, 1721 (The Peerage).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

April 26, 1721

Precision: day · Rank: normal

More about Prince William, Duke of Cumberland

Family

Sibling
Princess Amelia of Great Britain
Sibling
Prince George William of Great Britain
Sibling
Louise of Great Britain
Sibling
Princess Mary of Great Britain
Mother
Caroline of Ansbach
Sibling
Princess Caroline of Great Britain
Father
George II of Great Britain
Sibling
Anne, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange
Sibling
Frederick, Prince of Wales

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Prince William, Duke of Cumberland born?

Prince William, Duke of Cumberland was born in Leicester House.

When did Prince William, Duke of Cumberland die?

Prince William, Duke of Cumberland died on October 31, 1765.