William IV

American  

noun

1. the Sailor-King, 1765–1837, king of Great Britain and Ireland 1830–37 (brother of George IV).

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William IV British  

noun

1. known as the Sailor King. 1765–1837, king of the United Kingdom and of Hanover (1830–37), succeeding his brother George IV; the third son of George III

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The future William IV was a strong pro-slavery advocate, while his cousin the Duke of Gloucester was a leading light of the campaign for abolition.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2023

The coronation ring, known as "The Wedding Ring of England" and composed of a sapphire with a ruby cross set in diamonds, was made for the coronation of King William IV in 1831.

From Reuters ● May 5, 2023

The Gold State Coach, used to transport every newly crowned monarch since King William IV in 1831, is visually impressive.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 10, 2023

Elizabeth described it as “horrible,” Queen Victoria complained of its “distressing oscillation,” and William IV — known as the Sailor King — said it was like “being aboard a ship tossing in a rough sea.”

From Washington Times ● Apr. 10, 2023

George IV. died on the 26th of June 1830, and was succeeded by his brother, the duke of Clarence, as William IV.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" by Various