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Edinburgh, Duke of (1844–1900)

royal visitor and assassination target

Duke of Edinburgh, by unknown photographer, c1867

Duke of Edinburgh, by unknown photographer, c1867

State Library of Victoria, H8397

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Duke of Edinburgh, by unknown photographer, c1867

Duke of Edinburgh, by unknown photographer, c1867

State Library of Victoria, H8397

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Prince Alfred
  • Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duke of
Birth

6 August, 1844
Windsor, Berkshire, England

Death

30 July, 1900 (aged 55)
Germany

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