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Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
About
British soldier (1900–1974), Governor-General of Australia from 1945 to 1947
Quick Facts
- Name
- Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
- Born
- 1900-03-31
- Died
- 1974-06-10
- Occupation
- politician / military personnel / aristocrat / art collector / military officer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- York Cottage
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpousePrincess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester1935-11-06 — 1974-06-10
Family
- FatherGeorge V
- MotherMary of Teck
- SiblingMary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood
- SiblingPrince George, Duke of Kent
- SiblingGeorge VI
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
14 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons | Received |
| 1938-12-08 | Royal Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
| 1932 | Royal Victorian Chain | Received |
| 1924 | Knight of the Order of the Elephant | Received |
| 1921 | Knight of the Garter | Received |
Education
- Eton College
- Royal Military College, Sandhurst
- Wellesley House School
- St Peter's Court
- Trinity College
Languages
Native language
- British English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q117174 ↗
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