Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn

British prince (1850–1942), Governor General of Canada from 1911 to 1916
Person human Q160558
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
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Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn

Summary

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn is a human[1]. Born in Buckingham Palace[2], he… he was born on May 1, 1850[3]. He died in Bagshot Park Mansion[4]. He died on January 16, 1942[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's place of birth was Buckingham Palace[2].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn passed away in Bagshot Park Mansion[4].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was born on May 1, 1850[3].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn died on January 16, 1942[5].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn is buried at Royal Burial Ground[10].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's father was Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[11].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's mother was Victoria[12].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was married to Princess Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn[13].
  • A child of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was Princess Margaret of Connaught[14].
  • A child of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was Prince Arthur of Connaught[15].
  • A child of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was Princess Patricia of Connaught[16].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's professions included politician[7].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn held the position of Governor General of Canada[19].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[20].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[23].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn received the Order of the Black Eagle[25].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26].
  • Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's place of birth was Buckingham Palace[2]. He was born on May 1, 1850[3]. His father was Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[11]. His mother was Victoria[12].

Education

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8]. Positions held include Governor General of Canada[19], a position[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1867[30]; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[20]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and member of the House of Lords[22], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1801[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24], a grade of an order[36]; Order of the Black Eagle[25], an order[37], in Kingdom of Prussia[38], founded in 1701[39]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1815[42]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[27], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[45], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[48], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50].

Personal Life

Among Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's spouses was Princess Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn[13]. Children include Princess Margaret of Connaught[14], a painter[51], 1882–1920[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53], awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star[54]; Prince Arthur of Connaught[15], a politician[55], 1883–1938[56], of United Kingdom[57], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[58]; and Princess Patricia of Connaught[16], a painter[59], 1886–1974[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Order of the Crown of India[62]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[63].

Death and Burial

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn died on January 16, 1942[5]. He died in Bagshot Park Mansion[4]. He is buried at Royal Burial Ground[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn include Connaught Place[64], a central business district[65], in India[66] and Prince Patrick Island[67], an island[68], in Canada[69].

Why It Matters

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

Entities named for him include Connaught Place[64], a central business district[65], in India[66] and Prince Patrick Island[67], an island[68], in Canada[69].

FAQs

Where was Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn born?

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's place of birth was Buckingham Palace[2].

Where did Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn die?

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn died in Bagshot Park Mansion[4].

Who were Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's parents?

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's father was Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[11]. Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's mother was Victoria[12].

Who was Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn married to?

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn's spouses include Princess Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn[13].

What did Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn do for work?

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn worked as military personnel[6], politician[7], and aristocrat[8].

Where did Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn go to school?

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[23].

What awards did Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[24], Order of the Black Eagle[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[26], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[27].

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    Godparent Wilhelm I, Princess Ida of Saxe-Meiningen, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
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    Position held Governor General of Canada, Member of the Privy Council of Ireland, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom +1
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