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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.
Feb 1, 2023 · In this collection, we examine in detail each of the Hanoverian monarchs who ruled in a period of tremendous change for Britain when the country's empire grew massively, the American colonies were lost, major electoral reforms took place, and the Industrial Revolution transformed how everyone lived.
- Mark Cartwright
- Publishing Director
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 youngest child of Duke Franz-Friedrich of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld and Countess Augusta of Reuss-Ebersdorf. He was a younger son of a princely house from the depths of the Thuringian woods that had little wealth or consequence to offer even the heir.
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.
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.
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House of Hanover - 1714 to 1901. The English Royal House of Hanover, also known as the House of Brunswick-Lüneburg, played a pivotal role in shaping the history of Great Britain and Ireland during the 18th and 19th centuries. Originating from Germany, the Hanoverians came to power in England in 1714, following the death of Queen Anne.
