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Prince Octavius of Great Britain (23 February 1779 – 3 May 1783) was the thirteenth child and eighth son of King George III and his queen consort, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Six months after the death of his younger brother Prince Alfred , Octavius was inoculated against the smallpox virus.
Prince Octavius; Born 23 February 1779 Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain: Died: 3 May 1783 (aged 4) Kew Palace, London: House: House of Hanover: Father: George III: Mother: Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Prince Octavius (1779-1783) c. 1783. Watercolour on ivory | 4.2 x 3.4 cm (sight) (sight) | RCIN 421090. ©. Description. Octavius was the 13th child and eighth son of King George III and Queen Charlotte. Six months after the death of his brother Prince Alfred after a smallpox inoculation, Octavius was also inoculated with the virus.
Oct 4, 2016 · Note: Prince Octavius is “of Great Britain” because it was not until 1801, after his death, that his father’s title changed to “of the United Kingdom.” Prince Octavius of Great Britain was born on February 23, 1779, at the Queen’s House (now Buckingham Palace) in London.
Prince Octavius of Great Britain (23 February 1779 - 3 May 1783) was the thirteenth child and eighth son of King George III and his queen consort, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Six months after the death of his younger brother Prince Alfred , Octavius was inoculated against the smallpox virus.
Prince Octavius of Great Britain (23 February 1779 – 3 May 1783) was the thirteenth child and eighth son of King George III and his queen consort, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Six months after the death of his younger brother Prince Alfred, Octavius was inoculated against the smallpox virus.
Prince Octavius (1779-83) c. 1782. Oil on canvas | 128.3 x 101.6 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 401410. ©. Description. West’s arrival in England from Italy in 1763 occurred at a time when artists were seeking to create a distinguished national school of history painting.
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