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Prince William, Duke of Cumberland

British Army general; (1721-1765)

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About Prince William, Duke of Cumberland

Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, was the third and youngest son of George II of Great Britain and Ireland and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach. He was Duke of Cumberland from 1726. He is best remembered for his role in putting down the Jacobite Rising at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, which made him popular in certain parts of Britain. He is often referred to by the nickname given to him by his Tory opponents: 'Butcher' Cumberland.

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Occupation: military officer, animal breeder, commander-in-chief
Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: April 26, 1721, April 15, 1721
Died: October 31, 1765

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