Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover ( 1771 - 1851 )

Birth: Kew, Surrey, England (05 June 1771) Death: Palace of Herrenhausen, Germany (18 November 1851) Career: 1st Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale, later King Ernest I of Hanover (1837-1851) Freemason, initiated 11 May 1796, at occasional lodge held at house of Francis, 2nd Earl of Moira, later KG and Marquess of Hastings, Acting Grand Master Honours: KG 1786; Duke 1799; GCB 1815 Membership: Royal Fellow Election Date: 24/04/1828.