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William IV
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Predecessor George IV
Successor Victoria
Born 21 August 1765
Buckingham Palace, London, England
Died 20 June 1837
Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England
Burial St. George's Chapel

William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1765 – 20 June 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death. William, the third son of George III of the United Kingdom and younger brother and successor to George IV was the last person to rule both the United Kingdom and Hanover. His niece, Victoria, only ruled the United Kingdom and not Hanover.

He lived for 20 years with Sophia Jordan. They had ten children.

Children

Legitimate

All William IV's legitimate children (children with his wife) died before he became king, so they were therefore styled as Prince/Princess of Clarence with the style of Royal Highness.

Name Birth Death Notes
Princess Charlotte of Clarence 27 March 1819, Hanover 27 March 1819, Hanover Charlotte Augusta Louisa
Princess Elizabeth of Clarence 10 December 1820, St. James's Palace 4 March 1821, St. James's Palace Elizabeth Georgiana Adelaide

Illegitimate children with Sophia Jordan

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Guillermo IV del Reino Unido para niños

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