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 (24,680 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 George FitzClarence, 1st Earl of Munster^[13].
• A child of William IV was Sophia Sidney, Baroness De L'Isle and Dudley^[14].
• A child of William IV was Mary Fox^[15].
• A child of William IV was Elizabeth Hay, Countess of Erroll^[16].
• A child of William IV was Augusta FitzClarence Kennedy-Erskine^[17].
• A child of William IV was Amelia Cary, Viscountess Falkland^[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 George FitzClarence, 1st Earl of Munster^[13], an orientalist^[50], 1794–1842^[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[52], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[53]; Sophia Sidney, Baroness De L'Isle and Dudley^[14], 1796–1837^[54], of United Kingdom^[55]; Mary Fox^[15], a writer^[56], 1798–1864^[57], of United Kingdom^[58]; Elizabeth Hay, Countess of Erroll^[16], 1801–1856^[59], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[60]; Augusta FitzClarence Kennedy-Erskine^[17], 1803–1865^[61], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[62]; and Amelia Cary, Viscountess Falkland^[18], a painter^[63], 1807–1858^[64], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[65]. William IV's religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[66].

Death and Burial

William IV passed away in Windsor Castle^[3]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[67]. Burial took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William IV include King William Island^[68], an island^[69], in Canada^[70]; Prince William Sound^[71], a bay^[72], in United States^[73]; Williamstown^[74], a suburb^[75], in Australia^[76]; Qonce^[77], a town^[78], in South Africa^[79], founded in 1835^[80]; King William Street^[81], a street^[82], in United Kingdom^[83]; William Street^[84], a road^[85], in Australia^[86]; Mount William^[87], a mountain^[88]; and Lake Coogee^[89], a lake^[90], in Australia^[91].

Why It Matters

William IV ranks in the top 0.095% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,680 views/month, #950 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[92] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[93]

Entities named for him include King William Island^[68], an island^[69], in Canada^[70]; Prince William Sound^[71], a bay^[72], in United States^[73]; Williamstown^[74], a suburb^[75], in Australia^[76]; Qonce^[77], a town^[78], in South Africa^[79], founded in 1835^[80]; King William Street^[81], a street^[82], in United Kingdom^[83]; and William Street^[84], a road^[85], in Australia^[86].

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].