George IV of the United Kingdom
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George IV of the United Kingdom
Summary
George IV of the United Kingdom is a human[1]. Born in St James's Palace[2], he… he passed away in Windsor Castle[3]. He worked as an art collector[4], patron of the arts[5], ruler[6], and politician[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Born in St James's Palace[2], George IV of the United Kingdom…
- George IV of the United Kingdom passed away in Windsor Castle[3].
- Burial took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor[9].
- George IV of the United Kingdom's father was George III of Great Britain[10].
- George IV of the United Kingdom's mother was Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[11].
- Among George IV of the United Kingdom's spouses was Caroline of Brunswick[12].
- Among George IV of the United Kingdom's spouses was Maria Fitzherbert[13].
- A child of George IV of the United Kingdom was Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales[14].
- A child of George IV of the United Kingdom was Georgiana Augusta Frederica Seymour[15].
- A child of George IV of the United Kingdom was George Lamb[16].
- A child of George IV of the United Kingdom was George Seymour Crole[17].
- A child of George IV of the United Kingdom was Emma Anne Finucane[18].
- A child of George IV of the United Kingdom was François-Louis Laporte, comte de Castelnau[19].
- George IV of the United Kingdom held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
- George IV of the United Kingdom held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
- George IV of the United Kingdom worked as an art collector[4].
- George IV of the United Kingdom's professions included patron of the arts[5].
- George IV of the United Kingdom worked as a ruler[6].
- George IV of the United Kingdom's professions included politician[7].
- George IV of the United Kingdom held the position of monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
- George IV of the United Kingdom held the position of member of the House of Lords[23].
- George IV of the United Kingdom held the position of King of Hanover[24].
- George IV of the United Kingdom received the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[25].
- George IV of the United Kingdom received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[26].
- George IV of the United Kingdom received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27].
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Origins and Family
George IV of the United Kingdom was born in St James's Palace[2]. His father was George III of Great Britain[10]. His mother was Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[11].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include art collector[4], patron of the arts[5], ruler[6], and politician[7]. Positions held include monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22], a historical position[28], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29], founded in 1801[30]; member of the House of Lords[23], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1801[33]; and King of Hanover[24], a historical position[34], in Kingdom of Hanover[35], founded in 1814[36].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[25], a grade of an order[37], in Kingdom of France[38]; Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[26], a grade of an order[39], in Kingdom of France[40]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1815[43]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[44], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[47]; and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[48].
Personal Life
Spouses include Caroline of Brunswick[12], a politician[49], 1768–1821[50] and Maria Fitzherbert[13], a mistress[51], 1756–1837[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53]. Children include Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales[14], an aristocrat[54], 1796–1817[55], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[56], awarded the Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Saint Catherine[57]; Georgiana Augusta Frederica Seymour[15], 1782–1813[58]; George Lamb[16], a politician[59], 1784–1834[60], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[61]; George Seymour Crole[17], 1799–1863[62]; Emma Anne Finucane[18], 1794–1862[63]; and François-Louis Laporte, comte de Castelnau[19], an explorer[64], 1802–1880[65], of France[66], specialised in entomology[67]. George IV of the United Kingdom's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[68].
Death and Burial
George IV of the United Kingdom passed away in Windsor Castle[3]. He is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George IV of the United Kingdom include George IV Bridge[69], a bridge[70], in United Kingdom[71], founded in 1829[72]; Regent Street[73], a shopping street[74], in United Kingdom[75], founded in 1825[76]; Princes Street[77], a street[78], in United Kingdom[79]; Regent's Park[80], a park[81], in United Kingdom[82]; Georgian Bay[83], a bay[84], in Canada[85]; Coronation Crown of George IV[86], a coronation crown[87], founded in 1821[88]; and Georgian era[89], an era[90], in United Kingdom[91].
Why It Matters
George IV of the United Kingdom has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]
Entities named for him include George IV Bridge[69], a bridge[70], in United Kingdom[71], founded in 1829[72]; Regent Street[73], a shopping street[74], in United Kingdom[75], founded in 1825[76]; Princes Street[77], a street[78], in United Kingdom[79]; Regent's Park[80], a park[81], in United Kingdom[82]; Georgian Bay[83], a bay[84], in Canada[85]; and Coronation Crown of George IV[86], a coronation crown[87], founded in 1821[88].
FAQs
Where was George IV of the United Kingdom born?
George IV of the United Kingdom was born in St James's Palace[2].
Where did George IV of the United Kingdom die?
George IV of the United Kingdom died in Windsor Castle[3].
Who were George IV of the United Kingdom's parents?
George IV of the United Kingdom's father was George III of Great Britain[10]. George IV of the United Kingdom's mother was Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[11].
Who was George IV of the United Kingdom married to?
George IV of the United Kingdom's spouses include Caroline of Brunswick[12] and Maria Fitzherbert[13].
What did George IV of the United Kingdom do for work?
George IV of the United Kingdom worked as art collector[4], patron of the arts[5], ruler[6], and politician[7].
What awards did George IV of the United Kingdom receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[25], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[26], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[27], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[44].