William IV
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William IV
Summary
William IV is a human[1]. Born in Buckingham Palace[2], he… he passed away in Windsor Castle[3]. He worked as a monarch[4], politician[5], and naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.095% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127,709 views/month, #950 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Buckingham Palace[2], William IV…
- William IV passed away in Windsor Castle[3].
- Burial took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor[8].
- William IV's father was George III of Great Britain[9].
- William IV's mother was Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[10].
- William IV was married to Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen[11].
- Among William IV's spouses was Dorothea Bland[12].
- A child of William IV was William Henry Courtnay[13].
- A child of William IV was George FitzClarence, 1st Earl of Munster[14].
- A child of William IV was Henry FitzClarence[15].
- A child of William IV was Sophia Sidney, Baroness De L'Isle and Dudley[16].
- A child of William IV was Mary Fox[17].
- A child of William IV was Lord Frederick FitzClarence[18].
- William IV held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
- William IV held citizenship in Kingdom of Hanover[20].
- William IV held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
- William IV worked as a monarch[4].
- William IV worked as a politician[5].
- William IV's professions included naval officer[6].
- William IV held the position of King of Hanover[22].
- William IV held the position of monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[23].
- William IV held the position of member of the House of Lords[24].
- William IV held the position of Lord High Admiral[25].
- William IV received the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[26].
- William IV received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[27].
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Origins and Family
William IV was born in Buckingham Palace[2]. His father was George III of Great Britain[9]. His mother was Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[10].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include monarch[4], politician[5], and naval officer[6]. Positions held include King of Hanover[22], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of Hanover[29], founded in 1814[30]; monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[23], a historical position[31], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[32], founded in 1801[33]; member of the House of Lords[24], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1801[36]; and Lord High Admiral[25], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1385[39].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[26], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[27], Order of the Black Eagle[40], Order of St. Andrew[41], Knight of the Garter[42], and Order of the Thistle[43].
Personal Life
Spouses include Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen[11], 1792–1849[44], of Kingdom of Hanover[45], awarded the Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Saint Catherine[46] and Dorothea Bland[12], a stage actor[47], 1761–1816[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49]. Children include William Henry Courtnay[13]; George FitzClarence, 1st Earl of Munster[14], an orientalist[50], 1794–1842[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[52], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[53]; Henry FitzClarence[15], 1795–1817[54], of Kingdom of Great Britain[55]; Sophia Sidney, Baroness De L'Isle and Dudley[16], an aristocrat[56], 1796–1837[57], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[58]; Mary Fox[17], a writer[59], 1798–1864[60], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[61]; and Lord Frederick FitzClarence[18], a military officer[62], 1799–1854[63], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[64]. William IV's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[65].
Death and Burial
William IV passed away in Windsor Castle[3]. He is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor[8].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William IV include King William Island[66], an island[67], in Canada[68]; Prince William Sound[69], a bay[70], in United States[71]; Williamstown[72], a suburb[73], in Australia[74]; Qonce[75], a town[76], in South Africa[77], founded in 1835[78]; King William Street[79], a street[80], in United Kingdom[81]; William Street[82], a road[83], in Australia[84]; Lake Coogee[85], a lake[86], in Australia[87]; and Mount William[88], a mountain[89].
Why It Matters
William IV ranks in the top 0.095% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127,709 views/month, #950 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]
Entities named for him include King William Island[66], an island[67], in Canada[68]; Prince William Sound[69], a bay[70], in United States[71]; Williamstown[72], a suburb[73], in Australia[74]; Qonce[75], a town[76], in South Africa[77], founded in 1835[78]; King William Street[79], a street[80], in United Kingdom[81]; and William Street[82], a road[83], in Australia[84].
FAQs
Where was William IV born?
William IV was born in Buckingham Palace[2].
Where did William IV die?
William IV died in Windsor Castle[3].
Who were William IV's parents?
William IV's father was George III of Great Britain[9]. William IV's mother was Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[10].
Who was William IV married to?
William IV's spouses include Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen[11] and Dorothea Bland[12].
What did William IV do for work?
William IV worked as monarch[4], politician[5], and naval officer[6].
What awards did William IV receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[26], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[27], Order of the Black Eagle[40], and Order of St. Andrew[41].