Prince Edward, Duke of York and Albany
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Prince Edward, Duke of York and Albany (Edward Augustus;[1] 25 March 1739 – 17 September 1767)[2] was the younger brother of George III of the United Kingdom and the second son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha.
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Duke of York and Albany | |||||
Born | (1739-03-25)25 March 1739 Norfolk House, St James's Square, Westminster | ||||
Died | 17 September 1767(1767-09-17) (aged 28) Prince's Palace, Monaco-Ville | ||||
Burial | 1 November 1767 Westminster Abbey, London | ||||
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House | Hanover | ||||
Father | Frederick, Prince of Wales | ||||
Mother | Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha | ||||
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Allegiance | Great Britain | ||||
Service/ | Royal Navy | ||||
Years of service | 1759–1767 | ||||
Rank | Admiral of the Blue | ||||
Battles/wars | Seven Years' War | ||||
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