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Also Known As William Henry, Duke of Clarence • Wilhelm Heinrich
Born August 21, 1765 • London • England
Died June 20, 1837 (aged 71) • Windsor Castle • England
Title / Office king (1830-1837), United Kingdom
House / Dynasty House of Hanover

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