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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › William_IVWilliam IV - Wikipedia

    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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  2. 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.

  3. Apr 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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  4. www.bbc.co.uk › historic_figures › william_ivBBC - History - William IV

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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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  8. William IV, King of the United Kingdom (1765-1837) William IV (1765-1837, by David Wilkie, RCIN 404931 ©. Born 1765, Buckingham House. Died 1837, Windsor Castle. William IV, later Duke of Clarence, was the third son of George III and Queen Charlotte. ‘The Sailor King’, he spent much of his early life at sea.

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