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Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (Edward Augustus; 2 November 1767 – 23 January 1820) was the fourth son and fifth child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. His only child, Victoria, became Queen of the United Kingdom 17 years after his death.
Prince Edward has held the title of Duke of Kent for over 81 years. He inherited the title at the age of six, after the death of his father in a plane crash in 1942. Edward carried out engagements on behalf of Elizabeth II and is involved with over 140 charitable organisations.
Dec 4, 2019 · Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent and Strathearn was Queen Victoria's father. The Duke was the fourth son of George III. Sadly he passed away less than a year after the birth of Queen Victoria.
Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn's legacy remains prominent in Canada and Prince Edward Island is named after him. He is also often credited with impacting the development of the country and with the first use of 'Canadian' to mean both French and British citizens.
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (Edward Augustus; 2 November 1767 – 23 January 1820) was the fourth son and fifth child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. His only child, Victoria, became Queen of the United Kingdom 17 years after his death.
Nov 2, 2017 · Edward, born Nov. 2, 1767, never actually set foot on the Island. Instead, it was a mix of the Island needing a name — and Prince Edward advocating on its behalf — that landed him the namesake.
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn. Regency Portraits Catalogue Entry. Fourth son of George III and father of Queen Victoria. In 1789, he was made colonel of the 7th Royal Fusiliers but abused his position, returning to England from the Continent without leave.
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