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Richmond, Virginia
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Biographical details on William IV, formerly Duke of Clarence, born 1765, married 1818 to Princess Adelaide, with two daughters who died young. Lists his sons-in-law from previous relationships and family connections.
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Great Britain
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princess charlotte augusta born and died march 27, 1819; princess elizabeth georgiana adelaide born december 10, 1820, died march 4, 1821.
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The Duke of Clarence, now Sovereign of Great Britain, born August 21, 1765, married July 11, 1818, to Princess Adelaide, aged 53 and 26 respectively. Their daughters: Princess Charlotte Augusta (born and died March 27, 1819) and Princess Elizabeth Georgiana Adelaide (born December 10, 1820, died March 4, 1821). Sons-in-law to his Majesty: Earl of Errol, Hon. John Erskine Kennedy (son of Earl Cassillis), Mr. Philip Sydney (MP for Eye, son of Sir James Sydney), Lieut. Col. Charles Fox (35th Regiment), married to daughters Elizabeth, Augusta, Sophia, Mary Fitzclarence by Mrs. Jordan. Colonel Fitzclarence (7th Fusiliers) married 1821 to Lady Augusta Boyle (daughter of Earl of Glasgow); Colonel George Fitzclarence son-in-law to Earl of Egremont. Captain Adolphus Fitzclarence (R.N.) and Reverend Augustus Fitzclarence (Rector of Maple, Durham) unmarried.