Prince Alfred Of Edinburgh Death

He was the second son and fourth child of queen victoria of the united kingdom and prince albert of saxe coburg and gotha.

Prince alfred of edinburgh death.

6 august 1844 30 july 1900 reigned as duke of saxe coburg and gotha from 1893 to 1900. His death was officially recorded to have been caused by chronic cerebral affection his parents were devastated by his death. 15 october 1874 6 february 1899 was the son and heir apparent of alfred duke of saxe coburg and gotha. Edinburgh news notices and death notices for edinburgh city of edinburgh area.

The death of alfred hereditary prince of saxe coburg and gotha at the age of 24. His father was prince alfred duke of edinburgh second eldest son of queen victoria and prince albert. Prince alfred alexander william ernest albert was born on october 15 1874. Explore life stories offer condolences send flowers.

Prince alfred aged 24 died at the sanatorium on february 6 1899. Alfred alfred ernest albert. Alfred died two weeks later on 6 february aged but twenty four. The british government declined on his behalf.

Prince alfred alexander william ernest albert is introduced in season 1 of murdoch mysteries portrayed by chad connell. On this date in history. Prince alfred of edinburgh was born on october 15 1874 at buckingham palace london. The death of alfred hereditary prince of saxe coburg and gotha at the age of 24.

He and his four younger sisters were raised in their parents london home clarence house but the family moved. On this date in history. He died aged 24 under circumstances still not entirely clear. Learn more about royalty past and present here and share your thoughts on our forums.

The only son of prince alfred of england duke of edinburgh and grand duchess marie of russia he was born in buckingham palace during the reign of his grandmother queen victoria. In 1867 68 he became the first british royal to visit australia staying for six months. David philp memories philp david miss you so much davy. The duchess of edinburgh was said to have broken down and sank sobbing to her knees as alfred s coffin was returned to gotha.

He was the son of prince alfred duke of edinburgh and queen victoria s grandson. 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.