Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn
1767–1820 (age 53)
Biography
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, was a son of George III and a military officer of considerable rank and responsibility. Born in 1767, he pursued a career in the armed forces, serving his nation during a period of military significance. As a senior member of the royal family, he held the dukedom of Kent and Strathearn and was expected to uphold the dignity and responsibilities associated with his station.
Prince Edward died in 1820 and was laid to rest at St George's Chapel, Windsor, the burial place of the royal family. His military service and royal status marked him as an important figure in the Georgian establishment, and his life reflected the duties and expectations placed upon members of the royal household during this era of British imperial power.