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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But opposing him in every way was his cousin - George III's son, the Duke of Clarence, and the future William IV.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 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

The kingdom of Hanover was now separated from the British crown; Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and brother of William IV, became its king.

From The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 4 June 1906 by Various