Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh

HRH Prince William Henry, Earl of Connaught, 1st Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (November 14, 1743 - August 25, 1805) was a British prince and military officer, younger brother of King George III.

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November 14 - 1743 - August 25 - 1805 - British - George III

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He was born to Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha at Leicester House in London.

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Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales - Augusta of Saxe-Gotha - Leicester House - London

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His brother King George III created him Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh and Earl of Connaught in 1764.

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King George III - Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh - Earl of Connaught - 1764

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The Duke was most known for his secret marriage to Maria, Dowager Countess Waldegrave, an illegitimate granddaughter of Sir Robert Walpole. This marriage and that of his brother prompted the passing of the Royal Marriages Act. Gloucester had three children by his wife -

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Maria, Dowager Countess Waldegrave - Robert Walpole - Royal Marriages Act

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• Her Highness Princess Sophia of Gloucester (1773-1844)
• Her Highness Princess Caroline of Gloucester (1774-1775)
• His Highness Prince William Frederick of Gloucester (1776-1834), m. HRH The Princess Mary, no issue

The Duke was appointed (in an honorary fashion) to colonel of the 13th Regiment of Foot, 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards, and 1st Regiment of Foot Guards, and he became a field marshal on October 12, 1793. He died at Gloucester House in London.

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Colonel - Field marshal - October 12 - 1793 - Gloucester House

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