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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.
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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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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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.
George I dies in Hanover, aged 67. Key facts about King George I who was born May 28, 1660, including biography, historical timeline and links to the British royal family tree.
George I. George, Elector of Hanover, was born in Saxony in 1660 and became King of Great Britain and Ireland at the age of 54 on the death of Queen Anne. Although Anne had many closer relatives, the 1701 Act of Settlement prevented Catholics from inheriting the throne and George was Anne’s closest Protestant relation.
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George I. George, Elector of Hanover, was born in Saxony in 1660 and became King of Great Britain and Ireland at the age of 54 on the death of Queen Anne. Although Anne had many closer relatives, the 1701 Act of Settlement prevented Catholics from inheriting the throne and George was Anne’s closest Protestant relation.
