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William IV

William IV was born on August 21, 1765 in City of Westminster, United Kingdom and died on June 20, 1837, aged 71.

Born

August 21, 1765

William IV died aged 71.

Died: June 20, 1837

Birthplace
City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Birthplace detail
Born at Buckingham Palace
Professions
monarch, naval officer, politician
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Hanover, Kingdom of Great Britain

More about William IV

Zodiac sign
Leo

Family

Sibling
Prince Octavius of Great Britain
Sibling
Princess Augusta Sophia of the United Kingdom
Child
Sophia Sidney, Baroness De L'Isle and Dudley
Child
George FitzClarence, 1st Earl of Munster
Sibling
Charlotte, Princess Royal
Partner
Dorothea Jordan
Sibling
Princess Amelia of the United Kingdom
Spouse
Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen
Sibling
Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
Sibling
Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom
Spouse
Dorothea Jordan
Sibling
Princess Mary of the United Kingdom
Sibling
Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany
Sibling
Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge
Sibling
Prince Alfred of Great Britain
Sibling
George IV of the United Kingdom
Mother
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Child
Lady Mary Fox
Father
George III of Great Britain
Sibling
Princess Sophia of the United Kingdom
Child
Princess Elizabeth of Clarence
Sibling
Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex
Sibling
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn

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Questions people ask

How old was William IV when they died?

William IV died aged 71.

When is William IV’s birthday?

William IV’s recorded birthday is August 21.

Where was William IV born?

William IV was born in City of Westminster, United Kingdom.

When did William IV die?

William IV died on June 20, 1837.