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William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1765 – 20 June 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837.
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Jun 16, 2024 · William IV (born August 21, 1765, London, England—died June 20, 1837, Windsor Castle, near London) was the king of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from June 26, 1830.
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Jun 28, 2017 · Learn about the life and reign of William IV, the third son of George III and the brother of George IV. Find out how he became king, what he did during his reign, and how he died.
William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1764 – 20 June 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death.
Jan 27, 2023 · William IV of Great Britain (r. 1830-1837) succeeded his elder brother George IV of Great Britain (r. 1820-1830) to become the fifth Hanoverian monarch. William had a successful naval career, and his reign is best remembered for the democratic reforms initiated by the 1832 Reform Act.
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Learn about William IV, the 'Sailor King' and 'Silly Billy', who became king of the United Kingdom in 1830. Find out about his naval career, his mistresses, his marriage, and his role in the Reform Act of 1832.
The coronation of William IV and his wife, Adelaide, as king and queen of the United Kingdom took place on Thursday, 8 September 1831, over fourteen months after he succeeded to the throne of the United Kingdom at the age of 64, the oldest person to assume the throne until Charles III in 2022.
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