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The kingdom was ruled by the House of Hanover, a cadet branch of the House of Welf, in personal union with Great Britain between 1714 and 1837. Since its monarch resided in London, a viceroy, usually a younger member of the British royal family, handled the administration of the Kingdom of Hanover.
Sep 23, 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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In 1714 George I, prince-elector of Hanover and a descendant of King James VI and I, assumed the throne of Great Britain and Ireland, marking the beginning of Hanoverian rule over the British Empire.
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.
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Feb 6, 2023 · The House of Hanover ruled England from 1714 to 1901. It started with King George I and ended with Queen Victoria. The House of Hanover saw some of the most significant changes in history.
Capital: Hanover (city) Last Ruler: King George V (1819-1866), ruled 1851-1866 Official residences: Leineschloss, Welfenschloss, Marienburg Castle, Herrenhausen Castle. From 1714 till 1837 Hanover (modern-day Northwest Germany) was in personal union with Great Britain and Ireland.
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Oct 11, 2024 · The family of sovereigns of Great Britain and Ireland from George I to Victoria (1714–1901). The dynasty was named after the city of Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxony in Germany.
