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Prince John of the United Kingdom
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Age13 years (at death)
BornJul 12, 1905
DeathJan 18, 1919
CountryUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
ZodiacCancer ♋
Born inYork Cottage
FatherGeorge V

Prince John of the United Kingdom

Personal Facts, Age, Height and Biography of Prince John of the United Kingdom

Prince John of the United Kingdom, born on July twelfth, nineteen oh five, was the youngest and fifth son of King George V and Queen Mary. His birth came at a time when his father was the heir apparent to his grandfather, Edward VII. Following his father's ascension to the throne in nineteen ten, John found himself fifth in line to the British throne.

In nineteen oh nine, it was discovered that John suffered from epilepsy, a condition that would significantly impact his life. As his health deteriorated in nineteen sixteen, he was sent to live at Sandringham House, where he was kept away from the public eye. During this time, he was cared for by his governess, Charlotte 'Lala' Bill, and enjoyed the company of local children, whom his mother had gathered to be his playmates.

Tragically, Prince John passed away at Sandringham in nineteen nineteen after a severe seizure. He was laid to rest at the nearby St Mary Magdalene Church. His illness remained largely unknown to the public until after his death, leading to subsequent discussions about the royal family's treatment of him. Despite the narrative that he was hidden away, John was an active member of the royal family for most of his life, frequently appearing in public until his eleventh birthday when his condition worsened.