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The House of Hanover (German: Haus Hannover German pronunciation: [haʊ̯s haˈnoːfɐ]) is a European royal house with roots tracing back to the 17th century. Its members, known as Hanoverians, ruled Hanover, Great Britain, Ireland, and the British Empire at various times during the 17th to 20th centuries.
The House of Hanover began in the United Kingdom in 1714 on the death of the last Stuart monarch Anne. It began with George I and ended with Queen Victoria in 1901 in the United Kingdom. It was still in use in other countries. The monarchs of the British House of Hanover are as follows.
May 19, 2024 · House of Hanover, British royal house of German origin, descended from George Louis, elector of Hanover, who was crowned George I in 1714. He was succeeded by George II, George III, George IV, William IV, and Victoria.
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He was the first British monarch of the House of Hanover. Born in Hanover to Ernest Augustus and Sophia of Hanover, George inherited the titles and lands of the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg from his father and uncles.
Feb 1, 2023 · The House of Hanover is a royal house that first ruled Hanover and then Great Britain from 1714 to 1901. The British Hanoverians began with George I when he succeeded the last of the Stuart monarchs, Queen Anne of Great Britain (r. 1702-1714), who had no children.
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Frederica of Hanover (Friederike Luise; Greek: Φρειδερίκη; 18 April 1917 – 6 February 1981) was Queen of Greece from 1 April 1947 until 6 March 1964 as the wife of King Paul.
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Jan 23, 2023 · This image depicts the family tree of the royal house of Hanover, officially known as the House of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Hanover line, which reigned over Britain for a remarkable 187 years, from 1714 to 1901.
