Amelia FitzClarence

Born Amelia FitzClarence, called "Mely" or "Milly" by her family, and named after her fathers youngest sister, Princess Amelia. She was granted the rank of a marquess’ daughter in 1831 after her father ascended to the throne

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

 

Born: Bushy House, Hampton, Middlessex 21. Mar 1807

Married: Pavillion, Brighton 27. Dec 1830 Lucius Cary, 10th Viscount of Falkland (1803-1884), son of Charles Cary, 9th Viscount of Falkland (1768-1809) and Christiana Anton (d. 1822)

Issue:

• Lucius Cary, Master of Falkland (1831-1871) m. 1858 Sarah Keighly (d. 1902)

Died: 32 Albermarle Street, Middelsex 2. Jul 1858

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