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Also Known As Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emmanuel, Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha • Franz Albrecht August Karl Emanuel, Prinz von Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha
Born August 26, 1819 • Germany
Died December 14, 1861 (aged 42) • Windsor • England
Notable Family Members daughter Victoria • son Edward VII

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