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Also Known As Prince Ernest Augustus, duke of Cumberland, duke of Teviotdale, earl of Armagh
Born June 5, 1771 • England
Died November 18, 1851 (aged 80) • Hannover • Germany
Title / Office king (1837-1851), Hanover
Notable Family Members father George III • mother Charlotte • son George V • brother Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany • brother George IV

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king of Great Britain
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