Prince Alfred Of Edinburgh Death

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Prince alfred of edinburgh death.

Prince alfred alexander william ernest albert was born on october 15 1874. Alfred died two weeks later on 6 february aged but twenty four. He buried in the ducal mausoleum at the glockenburg cemetery in coburg duchy of saxe coburg and gotha now in bavaria germany. He was the son of prince alfred duke of edinburgh and queen victoria s grandson.

His father was prince alfred duke of edinburgh second eldest son of queen victoria and prince albert. Prince alfred alexander william ernest albert is introduced in season 1 of murdoch mysteries portrayed by chad connell. The british government declined on his behalf. He entered the navy and made a good impression and was offered the position of king of greece when otto abdicated in 1862.

The fourth child and second son of queen victoria and prince albert prince alfred was born in windsor castle in 1844. The death of alfred hereditary prince of saxe coburg and gotha at the age of 24. Alfred hereditary prince of saxe coburg and gotha alfred alexander william ernest albert. The duchess of edinburgh was said to have broken down and sank sobbing to her knees as alfred s coffin was returned to gotha.

His death was officially recorded to have been caused by chronic cerebral affection his parents were devastated by his death. He was the second son and fourth child of queen victoria of the united kingdom and prince albert of saxe coburg and gotha. Edinburgh news notices and death notices for edinburgh city of edinburgh area. He died aged 24 under circumstances still not entirely clear.

Prince alfred aged 24 died at the sanatorium on february 6 1899. On this date in history. Explore life stories offer condolences send flowers. David philp memories philp david miss you so much davy.

In 1867 68 he became the first british royal to visit australia staying for six months. The death of alfred hereditary prince of saxe coburg and gotha at the age of 24. Learn more about royalty past and present here and share your thoughts on our forums. Hrh prince alfred hereditary prince of saxe coburg and gotha prince alfred of edinburgh was born on october 15 1874 at buckingham palace london.

He and his four younger sisters were raised in their parents london home clarence house but the family moved. 15 october 1874 6 february 1899 was the son and heir apparent of alfred duke of saxe coburg and gotha. 6 august 1844 30 july 1900 reigned as duke of saxe coburg and gotha from 1893 to 1900.