George FitzClarence, 1st Earl of Munster
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George Augustus Frederick FitzClarence, 1st Earl of Munster PC (January 29, 1794 – March 20, 1842), was the eldest surviving son of William IV of England and his long-time mistress Dorothy Jordan.
He was created Earl of Munster, Viscount FitzClarence and Baron Tewkesbury in the county of Gloucester, on 4 June 1831[1], and made a Privy Councillor in 1833.
FitzClarence committed suicide by a gunshot wound at the age of 48.
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| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by New Creation |
Earl of Munster 1831–1842 |
Succeeded by William FitzClarence |
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