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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- King of Great Britain and Ireland (1830–1837). Son of George III and brother of George IV, he ascended to the throne after a long naval career. Leaving no direct heir, he was succeeded by his niece Victoria.
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- noun King of England and Ireland; son of George III who ascended the throne after a long naval career (1765-1837)
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Her "Uncle King," as she called William IV, was very wrathful because his young niece was not allowed to appear at all court affairs, and at one time when the Duchess of Kent and Victoria were present, with about
Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 Charles Herbert Sylvester
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There, Dr. Brighton was graced with an appointment as Shampooing Surgeon to the king, ministering to the health of His Majesty as well as that of his successor, William IV.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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There, Dr. Brighton was graced with an appointment as Shampooing Surgeon to the king, ministering to the health of His Majesty as well as that of his successor, William IV.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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It is named after the wife of King William IV and was established in 1836 as the freely settled capital of the new state.
Ellen Sterling: Adelaide, South Australia: Much To Offer, Too Seldom Visited Ellen Sterling 2011
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It is named after the wife of King William IV and was established in 1836 as the freely settled capital of the new state.
Ellen Sterling: Adelaide, South Australia: Much To Offer, Too Seldom Visited Ellen Sterling 2011
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Interestingly, the last William—William IV—holds the distinction of being the oldest new monarch.
William and Kate Christopher Andersen 2011
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There were also coins from the time of William IV and the traditional green bottle, in which was an advertisement for the firm of Coade.
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It is named after the wife of King William IV and was established in 1836 as the freely settled capital of the new state.
Ellen Sterling: Adelaide, South Australia: Much To Offer, Too Seldom Visited Ellen Sterling 2011
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It is 15% weaker than it was at the time the north magnetic pole was "discovered"—and claimed for King William IV—by a British explorer in 1831.
Magnetic North Is on the Move. Time to Panic? Matt Ridley 2011
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Interestingly, the last William—William IV—holds the distinction of being the oldest new monarch.
William and Kate Christopher Andersen 2011
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