Duke of York and Albany

Dukedom of York and Albany
Creation date29 June 1716
Created byGeorge I
PeeragePeerage of Great Britain
First holderErnest Augustus, Duke of York and Albany
Last holderPrince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany
Subsidiary titlesEarl of Ulster
StatusExtinct
Extinction date5 January 1827

Duke of York and Albany was a title of nobility in the Peerage of Great Britain. The title was created three times during the 18th century and was usually given to the second son of British monarchs. The predecessor titles in the English and Scottish peerages were Duke of York and Duke of Albany.

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