Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh

British noblewoman (1736–1807)
Person human Q446919
Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh
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Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh

Summary

Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh is a human[1]. Born in Windsor[2], she… she was born on July 10, 1736[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on August 22, 1807[5]. She worked as an aristocrat[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's place of birth was Windsor[2].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh passed away in London[4].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh was born on July 10, 1736[3].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh died on August 22, 1807[5].
  • Burial took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor[8].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's father was Edward Walpole[9].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's mother was Dorothy Clement[10].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh was married to James Waldegrave, 2nd Earl Waldegrave[11].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh was married to Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh[12].
  • A child of Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh was Elizabeth Waldegrave, Countess Waldegrave[13].
  • A child of Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh was Charlotte FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton[14].
  • A child of Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh was Anne Horatia Waldegrave[15].
  • A child of Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh was Princess Sophia of Gloucester[16].
  • A child of Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh was Princess Caroline of Gloucester[17].
  • A child of Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh was Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh[18].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh is recorded as female[20].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's family is recorded as House of Hanover[22].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's noble title is recorded as countess[23].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's noble title is recorded as duchess[24].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's noble title is recorded as British princess[25].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's Commons category is recorded as Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh[26].
  • Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's given name is recorded as Maria[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's place of birth was Windsor[2]. She was born on July 10, 1736[3]. Her father was Edward Walpole[9]. Her mother was Dorothy Clement[10].

Career and Affiliations

Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's professions included aristocrat[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include James Waldegrave, 2nd Earl Waldegrave[11], a politician[28], 1715–1763[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[31] and Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh[12], an aristocrat[32], 1743–1805[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34], awarded the Order of the Garter[35]. Children include Elizabeth Waldegrave, Countess Waldegrave[13], 1760–1816[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; Charlotte FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton[14], 1761–1808[38]; Anne Horatia Waldegrave[15], 1762–1801[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40]; Princess Sophia of Gloucester[16], an aristocrat[41], 1773–1844[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43]; Princess Caroline of Gloucester[17], an aristocrat[44], 1774–1775[45], of Kingdom of Great Britain[46]; and Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh[18], a military officer[47], 1776–1834[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49], awarded the Royal Fellow of the Royal Society[50].

Death and Burial

Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh died on August 22, 1807[5]. She passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor[8].

Why It Matters

Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh born?

Born in Windsor[2], Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh…

Where did Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh die?

Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh passed away in London[4].

Who were Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's parents?

Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's father was Edward Walpole[9]. Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's mother was Dorothy Clement[10].

Who was Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh married to?

Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh's spouses include James Waldegrave, 2nd Earl Waldegrave[11] and Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh[12].

What did Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh do for work?

Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh worked as aristocrat[6].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  15. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name Maria
    Noble title countess, duchess, British princess
    Mother Dorothy Clement
    Place of birth Windsor
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