King William IV By Ares Lafuente Arana Period: Aug 21, 1765 to Jun 20, 1837 Born and Died of King William IV He born in Buckingham Palace, and he died Windsor Castle, aged 71 years, 9 months, and 28 days Feb 10, 1791 He was created Duke of Clarence and from 1791 set up home with Dorothea Bland, an Irish actress known as ‘Mrs Jordan’. Jun 26, 1830 Ascended to the throne: aged 64 years Feb 10, 1831 The new London Bridge is opened over the River Thames. Feb 10, 1833 Abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire following a campaign by Quakers and William Wilberforce Feb 10, 1834 The Tolpuddle Martyrs are transported to Australia for attempting to form a trade union. Feb 10, 1834 Fire destroys the Palace of Westminster. Feb 10, 1835 The Municipal Reform Act is passed, requiring members of town councils to be elected by ratepayers and councils to publish their financial accounts. Feb 10, 1836 Births, marriages and deaths must be registered by law Feb 10, 1836 Charles Darwin returns from a five year voyage on HMS Beagle researching natural history Feb 10, 1837 William IV dies at Windsor Castle.