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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.
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The House of Hanover began in the United Kingdom in 1714 on the death of the last Stuart monarch Anne. [1] [2] It began with George I and ended with Queen Victoria in 1901 in the United Kingdom. It was still in use in other countries.
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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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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Mar 3, 2021 · The House of Hanover ruled Britain for nearly 200 years, and this dynasty oversaw the modernisation of Britain. Despite their not insignificant place in British history, the monarchs of the House of Hanover are often glossed over.
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House of Hanover. Following Queen Anne was the House of Hanover, beginning with George I through to Queen Victoria. George III is probably the best known of the monarchs of these years, he earned the nickname, Mad King George, because of his bouts of mental unwellness.
