House of Hanover facts for kids
The House of Hanover was a royal family that ruled the United Kingdom. They started ruling in 1714 after Queen Anne died. Their time on the British throne ended with Queen Victoria in 1901.
This royal family also ruled in other countries, especially Hanover in Germany.
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The Hanoverian Kings and Queen
The monarchs from the House of Hanover who ruled Great Britain and later the United Kingdom were:
King George I
George I became the first Hanoverian king in 1714. He was already the ruler of Hanover, a part of Germany. He ruled until 1727.
King George II
His son, George II, ruled after him from 1727 to 1760.
King George III
George III had a very long reign, from 1760 to 1820. For much of his rule, he was King of Great Britain and also the Elector of Hanover. After 1801, he was known as the King of the United Kingdom and King of Hanover.
King George IV
George IV ruled from 1820 to 1830.
King William IV
William IV became king in 1830 and ruled until 1837. He never visited Hanover as king. He let his brother, Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, govern Hanover as a Viceroy (a ruler acting for the king).
Queen Victoria
Victoria became Queen in 1837. She ruled until 1901. When she became Queen, the rules in Hanover meant a woman could not inherit the throne if there was a male heir. So, the personal union between the British crown and Hanover ended. Victoria remained Queen of the United Kingdom, but Hanover went to her uncle. This marked the end of the House of Hanover's rule in the United Kingdom.
See also
In Spanish: Casa de Hannover para niños
