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Prinz Wilhelm August, Duke of Cumberland KG KB (* 15. April jul. / 26. April 1721 greg. in London; † 31. Oktober 1765 ebenda) war Mitglied des britischen Königshauses und britisch-hannoverscher Heerführer. Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Jugend und erster Einsatz im Österreichischen Erbfolgekrieg. 2 Zweiter Jakobitenaufstand. 3 Österreichischer Erbfolgekrieg
Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (15 April 1721 – 31 October 1765) was the third and youngest son of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach. He was Duke of Cumberland from 1726.
- 10 November 1765, Westminster Abbey, London
- Hanover
11. Apr. 2024 · William Augustus, duke of Cumberland (born April 15, 1721, London, Eng.—died Oct. 31, 1765, London) was a British general, nicknamed “Butcher Cumberland” for his harsh suppression of the Jacobite rebellion of 1745. His subsequent military failures led to his estrangement from his father, King George II (reigned 1727–60).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
On 17th July 1726 he was created Marquess of Berkhamsted, Earl of Kennington, Duke of Cumberland, Baron of the isle of Alderney and Viscount of Trematon. He was educated under a tutor appointed by his mother Edmond Halley. King George II and Duke of Cumberland at Battle of Dettingen. He became a Major General in army at the age of 21 in 1742.
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24. Mai 2018 · William Augustus, Herzog von Cumberland. Fotoquelle: Public Domain. Aktualisiert am 24. Mai 2018. Prinz William Augustus wurde am 21. April 1721 in London als dritter Sohn des späteren Königs Georg II. und Caroline von Ansbach geboren.
Son of King George II, Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland is also known by his nickname ‘Butcher Cumberland’, following the Battle of Culloden and his harsh suppression of the Jacobite Rebellion. He remains a controversial British military figure… Jessica Brain. 13 min read.
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. William Augustus was he first of the house of Hanover to be born in England. Rex Whitworth describes how, politically, the Duke became almost First Minister of the Crown. Books innumerable have been written about Prince Charles Edward, the Young Pretender.
