William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1765 – 20 June 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 ...
William IV was the third son of George III and the brother of George IV. At the age of 13, William became a midshipman and began a career in the Royal Navy.
William IV
Former King of the United Kingdom
William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837. The third son of George III, William succeeded his elder brother George IV, becoming the last king and... Wikipedia
Born: August 21, 1765, Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom
Died: June 20, 1837 (age 71 years), Windsor Castle, Windsor, United Kingdom
Spouse: Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen (m. 1818–1837)
Parents: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Date knighted: 1770
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Apr 16, 2024 · William IV, king of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from June 26, 1830. Personally opposed to parliamentary reform, ...
King William IV was the third son of George III and Queen Charlotte. Nicknamed 'The Sailor King', he did not succeed to the throne until he was 64 years of ...