Earl of Dublin
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The title of Earl of Dublin was created three times in British history - first in 1766 in the Peerage of Ireland for Prince Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland, younger brother of King George III. This title became extinct in 1790 upon the Duke's death. It was created again in 1799, again in the Peerage of Ireland, for Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, fourth son of George III. This title became extinct upon his death in 1820. It was created a final time in 1850 in the Peerage of the United Kingdom for Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, eldest son of Queen Victoria. It merged in the crown when he ascended the throne in 1901. See also Marquess of Dublin.