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Title of nobility

For several vessels, see Duke of York (ship). For other uses, see Duke of York (disambiguation).

Duke of York is a title of nobility in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.

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Since the 15th century, it has, when granted, usually been given to the second son of English (later British) monarchs. The equivalent title in the Scottish peerage was Duke of Albany. However, King George II and King George III granted the titles Duke of York and Albany.

Initially granted in the 14th century in the Peerage of England, the title Duke of York has been created eight times.

The title Duke of York and Albany has been created three times.

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These occurred during the 18th century, following the 1707 unification of the Kingdom of England and Kingdom of Scotland into a single, united realm. The double naming was done so that a territorial designation from each of the previously separate realms could be included.

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