When is William IV's birthday?

William IV's birthday is August 21. He was born on August 21, 1765 in Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom.

How old was William IV when he died?

William IV died on June 20, 1837, aged 71.

Who shares a birthday with William IV?

Famous people who share William IV's August 21 birthday include Usain Bolt, Robert Lewandowski, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Sergey Brin and Wilhelm Ostwald.

Royalty · Politics · Military · 1765–1837

William IV — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 21 August 1765 · Died: 20 June 1837 · Age: 71

King of the United Kingdom known as the Sailor King

Did you know?He spent much of his youth in the Royal Navy and saw active service during the American War of Independence.

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Date of birth21 August 1765
Date of death20 June 1837
Age at death71
Cause of deathMyocardial infarction
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceBuckingham Palace, United Kingdom
Occupationmonarch, politician, naval officer

Editor's Take:

William IV never expected to be king, and he came to the throne late in life. Plain-spoken and unpretentious, he was a welcome change from his extravagant brother. His reign brought major reforms, including changes to voting and the abolition of slavery across most of the empire. He was the last British monarch to dismiss a prime minister. With no surviving legitimate children, the crown passed to his niece Victoria.

Key Milestones

1830: Becomes king after George IV dies
1832: The Great Reform Act is passed
1833: The Slavery Abolition Act is passed

William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1765 – 20 June 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837.

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William IV: The Sailor King

British king, born 1765

William IV was born in Buckingham Palace on 21 August 1765.

He served in the Royal Navy and was known as the Sailor King.

He came to the throne at 64 in 1830.

The Great Reform Act became law during his reign in 1832.

Career highlights

1779Navy: joins as a midshipman
1818Marriage: weds Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen
1830Accession: succeeds George IV
1832Reform Act: electoral reform
1833Slavery: abolition act passed

Did you know?He had ten children with the actress Dorothea Jordan before his marriage.

Age at death: 71
Years since death: 189

Family

Father: George III of Great Britain
Mother: Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Spouses: Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, Dorothea Jordan
Children: Amelia Cary, Viscountess Falkland, Elizabeth Hay, Countess of Erroll, George FitzClarence, 1st Earl of Munster, Henry FitzClarence, Lady Augusta Gordon, Lady Mary Fox, Lord Adolphus FitzClarence, Lord Augustus FitzClarence, Lord Frederick FitzClarence, Princess Charlotte of Clarence, Princess Elizabeth of Clarence, Sophia Sidney, Baroness De L'Isle and Dudley

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When is William IV's birthday?: William IV's birthday is August 21. He was born on August 21, 1765 in Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom.
How old was William IV when he died?: William IV died on June 20, 1837, aged 71.
Who shares a birthday with William IV?: Famous people who share William IV's August 21 birthday include Usain Bolt, Robert Lewandowski, Mohammed VI of Morocco, Sergey Brin and Wilhelm Ostwald.

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