William Clevland (king)
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William Clevland was an Anglo
-Scot
who became King of the Banana Islands
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William Clevland was the son of Commodore William Clevland, a Scotsman who settled at Tapeley Park
, near Bideford
, Devon
. His brother was John Clevland, Secretary of the Admiralty.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
-Scot
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
who became King of the Banana Islands
Banana Islands
The Banana Islands lie south west of the Freetown Peninsula in Sierra Leone. The two main islands, Dublin Island and Ricketts Island, are linked by a causeway. Dublin Island is known for its beaches while Ricketts Island is best known for its forests...
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William Clevland was the son of Commodore William Clevland, a Scotsman who settled at Tapeley Park
Tapeley Park
Tapeley Park is a country house located near the village of Westleigh in Devon, England.William Clevland, who went on to become King of the Banana Islands grew up here....
, near Bideford
Bideford
Bideford is a small port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, south-west England. It is also the main town of the Torridge local government district.-History:...
, Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
. His brother was John Clevland, Secretary of the Admiralty.