Edgar Stuart, Duke of Cambridge

Noble person

1667 – 1671

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Who was Edgar Stuart, Duke of Cambridge?

Edgar, Duke of Cambridge was the fourth son of James, Duke of York and his first wife Anne Hyde.

Edgar was born on 14 September 1667 at St James's Palace. On 7 October 1667 he was created Duke and Earl of Cambridge, and Baron of Dauntsey, Wiltshire. He died at Richmond Palace on 8 June 1671 and buried in Westminster Abbey on 12 June 1671.

The town of Edgartown, Massachusetts on Martha's Vineyard is named in his honor.

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Born
Sep 14, 1667
St James's Palace
Also known as
  • Edgar, Duke of Cambridge
Parents
Siblings
Nationality
  • England
Died
Jun 8, 1671
Richmond Palace
Resting place
Westminster Abbey

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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