Frederick FitzClarence

Born Frederick FitzClarence, called “Freddles” 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 Dorothea Bland, called Mrs. Jordan (1761-1815)

Born: Bushy House, Hampton, Middlesex 9. Dec 1799

Married: Kent House, Knightsbridge 19. May 1821 Lady Augusta Boyle (1801-1876), daughter of George Boyle, 4th Earl of Glasgow (1765-1843) and his wife Lady Augusta Hay (d. 1822), herself a daughter of James Hay, 15th Earl of Erroll (1725-1778)

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Died: Bombay, 30. Oct 1854

Buried: Ford, Northumberland, later trensferred to Etal Chapel, Ford, Northumberland

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