William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837. The third son of George III, William succeeded his elder brother George IV, becoming the last king and... Wikipedia
Born: August 21, 1765, Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom
Died: June 20, 1837 (age 71 years), Windsor Castle, Windsor, United Kingdom
Spouse: Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen (m. 1818–1837)
Parents: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
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William IV was the third son of George III and the brother of George IV. At the age of 13, William became a midshipman and began a career in the Royal Navy.
William IV, later Duke of Clarence, was the third son of George III and Queen Charlotte. 'The Sailor King', he spent much of his early life at sea.
Reigned 1830-37 William IV ruled from 1830-37. He succeeded to the throne just as the campaign for Parliamentary reform reached its peak.
(1765–1837). William IV was nearly 65 years old when he was crowned king of Great Britain and Ireland in 1830. He ruled for only seven years.