William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland

 

William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, Marquess of Berkhamstead, Earl of Kennington, Viscount Trematon and Baron Alderney 
(April 26, 1721- October 31, 1765)

The Duke of Cumberland was the second son of King George II and Queen Caroline following Frederick, Prince of Wales. Despite being his parents' favourite, he had a coloured reputation among many throughout Britain. The Scots and Tories remember him entirely as 'Stinking Billy' and the Butcher Cumberland of Culloden for his show of brutality during said battle. His allies knew him as 'Sweet William' and heralded him for his military prowess and determination. Prince William Augustus was appointed into the 2nd Foot Guards Regiment and Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath at the age of 4 and developed his career afterwards as a Privy Counsellor to his father King George II and his nephew, King George III until his death.


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