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William IV, also called (1789–1830) Prince William Henry, duke of Clarence, German Wilhelm Heinrich, byname the Sailor King, (born August 21, 1765, London, England—died June 20, 1837, Windsor Castle, near London), king of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from June 26, 1830.

William IV © William IV was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830. He was known both as the 'Sailor King' and as 'Silly Billy'. His reign saw the passing of the Reform...

William IV was the third son of George III and the brother of George IV. At the age of 13, William became a midshipman and began a career in the Royal Navy. In 1789, he was made Duke of Clarence. He retired from the Navy in 1790. Between 1791 and 1811 he lived with his mistress, the actress Mrs Jordan, and the growing family of their children ...

William IV: key dates and facts. Born: 21 August 1765. Died: 20 June 1837. Reigned: King of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death. Parents: George III and Queen Charlotte. Spouse: Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen

King William IV (1830 - 1837) William was the third son of George III and not expected to become king. He was sent off to join the Royal Navy at 13 years old, and saw service at the Battle of St Vincent against the Spanish in 1780 and in New York during the American War of Independence.

When William IV became King of the United Kingdom in 1830, England didn’t know what it was in for. Bawdy, brassy, and unapologetically obscene, there’s a reason the history books skip over this “Sailor King” and his brief, dramatic reign: It was one hot mess.

William IV(William Henry; 21 August 1765 – 20 June 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Irelandand of Hanoverfrom 26 June 1830 until his death. William, the third son of George III of the United Kingdomand younger brother and successor to George IVwas the last person to rule both the United Kingdom and Hanover.

William IV. Birth. 21 Aug 1765. Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England. Death. 20 Jun 1837 (aged 71) Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough, Berkshire, England. Burial. St George's Chapel, Royal Vault.