Adolphus FitzClarence

Born Adolphus FitzClarence, called "Lolly" by his family. He was granted the rank of a Marquess’ son in 1831 after his father ascended to the throne

Illegitimate son of Prince William, Duke of Gloucester, the future King William IV. of the United Kingdom (1765-1837) and the actress Dorothy Bland, called Mrs. Jordan (1761-1815)

Born: Bushy Park, Hampton, Middlessex 17. Feb 1802

Died: Newburgh Priory, North Yorkshire 17. May 1856

Source: Detlev Schwennicke "Europäische Stammtafeln. Neue Folgen", Vol. III/2, 1983, J.A. Stargardt; Claire Tomalin “Mrs Jordan’s profession“ Penguin, London 1995; Anthony Camp ”Royal Mistresses and Bastards. Fact and Fiction 1714-1936”, London 2007