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Illegitimacy: Sex & Secrecy in the 18th Century
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Illegitimacy and Royal Lineage: The Fitzclarenses
This chapter explores the intriguing life of William IV, who fathered ten illegitimate children, known as the Fitzclarenses, without any legitimate heirs. It delves into their notable lives and the unexpected lineage that paved the way for Queen Victoria's ascent to the throne, while examining the social implications of royal illegitimacy.
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