Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany

Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763–1827) was a military personnel, politician and painter.

Also recorded as The Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany; Frederick Augustus; The Prince Frederick; Duke of York and Albany Frederick Augustus; Friedrich von York und Albany.

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Overview

Born at St James's Palace in 1763, died at Rutland House in 1827.

In detail

Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany studied at University of Göttingen. the recorded working language is English.

Positions recorded include member of the House of Lords and Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück. Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Work by Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany is recorded in the collections of Royal Museums Greenwich.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky and Order of St. Andrew.

Sources

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    “Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q213573: Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany

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