Arthur William Patrick Albert (Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha) of Connaught and Strathearn (1850 - 1942)

Born 1 May 1850 in Buckingham Palace, Westminster, London, England

Ancestors

Husband of Louise Margaret Alexandra Victoria Agnes (Von Hohenzollern) von Hohenzollern — married 13 Mar 1879 in Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England

Descendants

Died 16 Jan 1942 at age 91 in Bagshot Park, Surrey, England

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Biography

Arthur (Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha) of Connaught and Strathearn is Notable.

Arthur (Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha) of Connaught and Strathearn is a member of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Arthur (Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha) of Connaught and Strathearn is a member of the House of Windsor.

Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, was the third son of Queen Victoria and governor general of Canada from 1911 to 1916. He was the first member of the Royal Family to hold the post. As governor general during the First World War, he was involved in military recruitment and training. He also established the Connaught Cup for marksmanship in the Royal North West Mounted Police. He renovated Rideau Hall and made an effort to contribute to the social life of the capital.^[1]

Prior to his Canadian appointment, he led a military career. He married Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia on March 13, 1879. They had three children: Princess Margaret, Prince Arthur and Princess Patricia.^[2]

He died in 1942 at the age of 91.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ The Canadian Encyclopedia
2. ↑ The Office of the Governor General of Canada
3. ↑ "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7615-M7ZM : 27 August 2019), Arthur William Patrick Albert Connaught or Strathearn or Sussex, 10 Mar 1942; citing Probate, Llandudno, Caernarfonshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm .

See also:

• Wikipedia: Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
• Wikidata: Item Q160558
• Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #22138 (accessed 28 August 2023)
  Memorial page for Arthur Saxe-Coburg (1 May 1850-16 Jan 1942), citing Royal Burial Ground, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough, Berkshire, England (plot: 11); Maintained by Find a Grave.