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Lord Adolphus FitzClarence

British naval officer (1802-1856); seventh child and fourth illegitimate son of William IV and Dorothea Jordan
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Lord Adolphus FitzClarence

Summary

Lord Adolphus FitzClarence is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bushy House[2]. He was born on February 18, 1802[3]. He died in Newburgh Priory[4]. He died on May 17, 1856[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bushy House[2], Lord Adolphus FitzClarence…
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence died in Newburgh Priory[4].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence was born on February 18, 1802[3].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence died on May 17, 1856[5].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence is buried at Church of St Michael, Coxwold[8].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's father was William IV[9].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's mother was Dorothea Bland[10].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's professions included naval officer[6].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[12].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence is recorded as male[13].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[15].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's Commons category is recorded as Lord Adolphus FitzClarence[16].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[17].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[18].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's family name is recorded as FitzClarence[19].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's given name is recorded as Adolphus[20].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's relative is recorded as Lord Frederick Gordon-Hallyburton[21].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's depicted by is recorded as Rear-Admiral Lord Adolphus FitzClarence, GCH, ADC, RN (1802-1856)[22].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's described by source is recorded as A Naval Biographical Dictionary[24].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Lord Adolphus FitzClarence'}[25].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's sibling is recorded as Elizabeth Hay, Countess of Erroll[26].
  • Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's sibling is recorded as Amelia Cary, Viscountess Falkland[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bushy House[2], Lord Adolphus FitzClarence… he was born on February 18, 1802[3]. His father was William IV[9]. His mother was Dorothea Bland[10].

Career and Affiliations

Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's professions included naval officer[6].

Recognition

Lord Adolphus FitzClarence received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[12].

Death and Burial

Lord Adolphus FitzClarence died on May 17, 1856[5]. He passed away in Newburgh Priory[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Michael, Coxwold[8].

Why It Matters

Lord Adolphus FitzClarence has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Lord Adolphus FitzClarence born?

Born in Bushy House[2], Lord Adolphus FitzClarence…

Where did Lord Adolphus FitzClarence die?

Lord Adolphus FitzClarence died in Newburgh Priory[4].

Who were Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's parents?

Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's father was William IV[9]. Lord Adolphus FitzClarence's mother was Dorothea Bland[10].

What did Lord Adolphus FitzClarence do for work?

Lord Adolphus FitzClarence worked as naval officer[6].

What awards did Lord Adolphus FitzClarence receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Welfs[12].

Related Entities

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland William IV

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . FitzClarence, Adolphus (NBD). wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . FitzClarence, Adolphus (NBD). wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch → Royal Navy
    Place of birth → Bushy House
    Occupation → —
    Participated in conflict → Napoleonic Wars
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