Lord Augustus FitzClarence

Born Augustus FitzClarence, called "Tuss" by his family. He was granted the rank of a marquess’ son in 1831 after his father ascended to the throne

Illegitimate son of Prince William, Duke of Gloucester, the future King William IV. of the United Kingdom (1765-1837) and the actress Dorothea Bland, called Mrs. Jordan (1761-1815)

Born: Bushy Park, Hampton, Middlessex 1. Mar 1805

Married: 2. Jan 1845 Sarah Gordon (1829-1901), daughter of Lord Henry Gordon (1802-1865), son of George Gordon, 9th Marquess of Huntley (1761-1853) and Louisa Payne (d.1867). Her uncle Lord George Gordon was married to Augustus’ sister Augusta FitzClarence

Issue:

• Dorothea FitzClarence (1845-1870) m. 1863 Thomas Goff (1829-1876)
• Eva FitzClarence (1847-1918)
• Beatrix FitzClarence (1847-1909)
• Augustus FitzClarence (1849-1861)
• Henry FitzClarence (1853-1930) m. 1879 Mary Parsons (1860-1932)
• Mary FitzClarence (1854-1858)

Died: Mapledurham 14. Jun 1854 from blood poisoning

Buried: Mapledurham churchyard

Source: Detlev Schwennicke "Europäische Stammtafeln. Neue Folgen", Vol. III/2, 1983, J.A. Stargardt; Burke’s Peerage and Baronetage, online version; Claire Tomalin “Mrs Jordan’s profession“ Penguin, London 1995; Anthony Camp ”Royal Mistresses and Bastards. Fact and Fiction 1714-1936”, London 2007