Francis, Duke of Teck, known as Count Francis von Hohenstein until 1863, was an Austrian-born nobleman who married into the British royal family. His wife, Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge, was a first cousin of Queen Victoria. He was the father of Queen Mary, the consort of King George V, and thus maternal grandfather of both Edward VIII and George VI. Francis held the Austrian title of Count of Hohenstein, and the German titles of Prince (Fürst) and later Duke of Teck, and was given the style of Serene Highness in 1863. He was granted the British style of Highness in 1887.
Francis von Hohenstein, duke of Teck (died 1900)
On August 28, in the year 1837, Francis von Hohenstein, duke of Teck (died 1900). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 28, one of 410 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on August 28, 1837 (AD era).
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