He served and joined in New York during the American War of Independence, becoming the first future British monarch to see the present-day United States.In 1780, he participated in the Battle of Cape St.When William reached the age of 13, he joined the Royal Navy as a midshipman and spent time in North America and the Caribbean he was later dubbed the 'Sailor King.'.William got another nickname as 'Silly Billy' because he was sometimes too enthusiastic and lacked tact as a young man. He was privately tutored at the royal residence, similar to other young royals.James' Palace, with the Duke of Gloucester, Prince Henry, and Princess Augusta Charlotte as his godparents. On 18 September 1765, William Henry (as he was christened) was baptised in the Great Council Chamber of St.During his reign, the poor law was revised, the local government democratised, child labour was prohibited, and slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire. He served in the Royal Navy in his youth and was known as the “Sailor King”. He had two older brothers, George and Frederick, and as such was not expected to succeed to the throne.

He was born on 21 August 1765 at Buckingham House, the third child of George III and Queen Charlotte. William IV was the King of Great Britain and Ireland and the King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 to 20 June 1837.

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