Frederick, Prince of Wales
Heir apparent to George II of Great Britain (1707–1751)
Biography
Frederick, Prince of Wales (Frederick Louis, German: Friedrich Ludwig; 31 January 1707 – 31 March 1751), was the eldest son and heir apparent of King George II of Great Britain. He grew estranged from his parents, King George and Queen Caroline. Frederick was the father of King George III.
Under the Act of Settlement passed by the English Parliament in 1701, Frederick was fourth in the line of succession to the British throne at birth, after his great-grandmother Electress Sophia of Hanover; his grandfather George, Prince-Elector of Hanover; and his father, George. The Elector ascended the British throne in 1714. After his paternal grandfather died and his father became king in 1727, Frederick moved to Great Britain and was created Prince of Wales in 1729. He predeceased his father and upon the latter's death in 1760, the throne passed to Frederick's eldest son, George III. He is the most recent Prince of Wales to not accede to the throne.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- governor
- Duke of Edinburgh
Instruments
- viola
- cello
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha
- Children
- Princess Augusta of Great BritainGeorge III of Great BritainPrince Edward, Duke of York and AlbanyPrincess Elizabeth of Great BritainPrince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and EdinburghPrince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and StrathearnPrincess Louisa of Great BritainPrince Frederick of Great BritainCaroline Matilda of Great BritainCharles Marsack
Awards & honours (2)
- Order of the Garter
- Royal Fellow of the Royal Society
Quick answers about Frederick, Prince of Wales
- How old was Frederick, Prince of Wales?
- Frederick, Prince of Wales died on March 20, 1751 at the age of 44.
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- Frederick, Prince of Wales was born on January 31, 1707.
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- Frederick, Prince of Wales was born in Hanover.
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- According to Wikidata, Frederick, Prince of Wales's spouse is or was Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha.
- How many children did Frederick, Prince of Wales have?
- Wikidata lists 10 children of Frederick, Prince of Wales.