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George III (George William Frederick) (4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain, and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. ...

He was born to Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha at Leicester House in London. His brother King George III created him Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh and Earl of Connaught in 1764. Frederick, Prince of Wales, by Jacopo Amigoni, 1735 His Royal Highness The Prince Frederick, Prince of Wales (Frederick Louis) (February 1, 1707 - March 31, 1751) was the only man of that name ever to hold the title Prince of Wales, and is best remembered as the father of King George... Augusta of Saxe-Gotha (November 30, 1719-February 8, 1772) was Princess of Wales from May 8, 1736 to March 31, 1751. ... For details on the adjacent London Underground station, see Leicester Square tube station Leicester Square in 1750, looking north. ... The clock tower of the Palace of Westminster, which contains Big Ben London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... George III (George William Frederick) (4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain, and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. ... The title Duke of Gloucester (pronounced gloss-tor) is a British royal title (after Gloucester), often conferred on one of the sons of the reigning monarch. ... The title Duke of Gloucester (pronounced gloss-tor) is a British royal title (after Gloucester), often conferred on one of the sons of the reigning monarch. ... 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

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 - The Rt. ... The Royal Marriages Act of 1772 made it illegal for any member of the British royal family (defined as all descendants of King George II, excluding descendants of princesses who marry foreigners) under the age of 25 to marry without the consent of the ruling monarch. ...

• 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. Princess Sophia of Gloucester, Sophia Matilda (May 29, 1773 - November 29, 1844) was a member of the British Royal Family, a niece of King George III. Sophia was born on May 29, 1773 in London. ... 1773 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1774 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... His Royal Highness Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (January 15, 1776 - November 30, 1834) was a member of the British Royal Family, a great grandson of King George II. Early Life Prince William was born on 15 January 1776 in Rome, Italy. ... This article is about the year 1776. ... 1834 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester, Mary (April 25, 1776 - April 30, 1857) was a member of the British Royal Family. ... Colonel (Spanish: Coronel; German: Oberst; Russian:Полко́вник/Polkovnik) is both a military rank and civilian title, used by nearly every country in the world. ... Note: This article is about the military usage of the word marshal. For other usages, see the end of this article. ... October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ... 1793 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Gloucester House is a former royal residence in the seaside resort of Weymouth on the south coast of England. ...

Titles

• His Royal Highness Prince William Henry of Wales (1743-1764)
• His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1764-1805)

The title Duke of Gloucester (pronounced gloss-tor) is a British royal title (after Gloucester), often conferred on one of the sons of the reigning monarch. ... His Royal Highness Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (January 15, 1776 - November 30, 1834) was a member of the British Royal Family, a great grandson of King George II. Early Life Prince William was born on 15 January 1776 in Rome, Italy. ...

External Links

• Wikiquotes of Edward Gibbon, for the Duke's remark on The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire