William IV

noun

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

William IV

noun

1. William IV17651837MBritishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 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 before the royals feel the clouds lifting, George III's son, the future William IV, was one of the most enthusiastic defenders of slavery.

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The plinth was built in 1841 to display a permanent statue of William IV, but money ran out.

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It contains coins from the reigns of seven British monarchs, including George III, George IV, William IV, and Queen Victoria.

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Built in 1762 for King George III, the original Gold State Coach has been used at every coronation since 1831 when King William IV succeeded to the throne.

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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.

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