ADOLPHUS

See also:

• FREDERICK
• FREDERICK (Mod. Ger. Friedrich; Ital. Federigo; Fr. Frederic and Federic; M.H.G. Friderich; O.H.G. Fridurih, " king or lord of peace," from O.H.G. fridu, A.S. frith, " peace," and rfh " rich," " a ruler," for derivation of which see HENRY)

FREDERICK  , duke of Cambridge (1774-1850), was born in London on the 24th of February 1774 . Having studied at the university of Gottingen, Adolphus Frederick served in the Hanoverian and British armies, and, in November 18o1, was created earl of Tipperary and duke of Cambridge, becoming a member of the privy council in the following year . The duke is chiefly known for his connexion with Hanover . In 1815, on the conclusion of the war, the electorate of Hanover was raised to the rank of a kingdom, and in the following year the duke was appointed viceroy . He held this position until the separation of Great Britain and Hanover in 1837, and displaying tact and moderation, appears to have ruled the country with great success during a difficult period . Returning to England the duke became very popular, and was active in supporting many learned and benevolent societies . He died in London on the 8th of July 1850, In 1818 he married Augusta (1797-1889), daughter of Frederick, landgrave of Hesse-Cassel . He left three children: his successor, George; Augusta Caroline (b . 1822), who married Frederick William, grand duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz; and Mary Adelaide (1833-1897), who married Francis, duke of Teck .