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Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (27 January 1773 – 21 April 1843), was the sixth son and ninth child of King George III and his queen consort, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He was the only surviving son of George III who did not pursue an army or navy career.
Jan 19, 2023 · The title had laid vacant for the best part of 200 years, since its original and then most recent holder, Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843) died without legitimate issue in 1843. Prince Augustus Frederick himself was a rebellious character.
Jan 12, 2024 · Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, was Queen Victoria's favourite uncle. He married illegally twice according to the Royal Marriages Act 1772. He was liberal in his outlook and more academic than his siblings.
May 12, 2020 · Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex by Thomas Phillips. Painted in 1838 Royal Society. During the reign of his niece, Queen Victoria, he was made the president of the Society of Arts, as well as the Royal Society, pursuing his interests in science, biblical studies and Hebrew.
Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773–1843), was the sixth son and ninth child of George III and Queen Charlotte. From 1786, when he entered the University of Göttingen, Germany, until 1804, he mostly resided abroad.
Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (27 January 1773 – 21 April 1843), was the sixth son and ninth child of King George III and his queen consort, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He was the only surviving son of George III who did not pursue an army or navy career.
Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, was the sixth son and ninth child of King George III and Queen Charlotte, was born at Buckingham Palace 27 January 1773. He was made K.G. in 1786.
