Which king was Prince Rupert of the Rhine's grandfather?
Prince Rupert of the Rhine Prince Rupert of the Rhine Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland, (17 December 1619 – 29 November 1682) was a noted German soldier, admiral, scientist, sportsman, colonial governor and amateur artist during the 17th century. He first came to prominence as a Cavalier cavalry commander during the English Civil War. Rupert was a younger son of the German prince Frederick V, Elector Palatine and his wife Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of James VI of Scotland and I of England. Thus Rupert was the nephew of King Charles I of England, who made him Duke of Cumberland and Earl
Prince Rupert of the Rhine Rupert", and died fighting at the Siege of Budapest while in his late teens. In Canada, the city of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, the community of Prince Rupert in the city of Edmonton, Alberta and the Rupert River in Quebec are all named after the Prince. Rupert's Bay on St Helena may also be named after him. In Bristol there was also a street, Rupert Street and formerly a public house, The Prince Rupert in Rupert Street is also named to commemorate Prince Rupert. Prince Rupert of the Rhine Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland, (17 December 1619