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Born and Died of King William IV
He born in Buckingham Palace, and he died Windsor Castle, aged 71 years, 9 months, and 28 days -
He was created Duke of Clarence and from 1791 set up home with Dorothea Bland, an Irish actress known as ‘Mrs Jordan’.
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Ascended to the throne:
aged 64 years -
The new London Bridge is opened over the River Thames.
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Abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire following a campaign by Quakers and William Wilberforce
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The Tolpuddle Martyrs are transported to Australia for attempting to form a trade union.
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Fire destroys the Palace of Westminster.
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The Municipal Reform Act is passed, requiring members of town councils to be elected by ratepayers and councils to publish their financial accounts.
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Births, marriages and deaths must be registered by law
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Charles Darwin returns from a five year voyage on HMS Beagle researching natural history
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William IV dies at Windsor Castle.