The Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (Adolphus Frederick; 24 February 1774 – 8 July 1850), was the tenth child and seventh son of George III and Queen Charlotte. He held the title of Duke of Cambridge from 1801 until his death. He also served as Viceroy of Hanover on behalf of his brothers George IV and William IV. His granddaughter, Mary of Teck was the Queen consort of George V.
Prince Adolphus was born at Buckingham Palace, the tenth child a...
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The Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (Adolphus Frederick; 24 February 1774 – 8 July 1850), was the tenth child and seventh son of George III and Queen Charlotte. He held the title of Duke of Cambridge from 1801 until his death. He also served as Viceroy of Hanover on behalf of his brothers George IV and William IV. His granddaughter, Mary of Teck was the Queen consort of George V.
Prince Adolphus was born at Buckingham Palace, the tenth child and seventh son of George III and Queen Charlotte, as well as being the youngest son to survive infancy. He was tutored at home before being sent to the University of Göttingen in Germany in summer 1786, along with his brothers Prince Ernest (created Duke of Cumberland in 1799) and Prince Augustus (created Duke of Sussex in 1801).
On 24 March 1774, the young prince was christened in the Great Council Chamber at St. James's Palace by Frederick Cornwallis, The Archbishop of Canterbury. His godparents were Prince John Adolphus of Saxe-Gotha...
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