
William IV
About
King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 1830 to 1837
Quick Facts
- Name
- William IV
- Born
- 1765-08-21
- Died
- 1837-06-20
- Occupation
- monarch / politician / naval officer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / Kingdom of Hanover / Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Buckingham Palace
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseAdelaide of Saxe-MeiningenFrom 1818-07-13
- SpouseDorothea Jordan
- PartnerDorothea Jordan
- PartnerCaroline von Linsingen
- PartnerElizabeth King
Family
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
12 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1830 | Knight of the Order of the Elephant | Received |
| 1815-01-02 | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath | Received |
| 1801 | Knight of the Garter | Received |
| — | Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit | Received |
| — | Knight of the Order of Saint Michael | Received |
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q130822 ↗
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