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William IV succeeds George IV

When
1830
Where
United Kingdom
Episodes
1

George IV died on 26 June 1830 without surviving legitimate issue, leading to the accession of his brother William IV as King of the United Kingdom. William, the third son of George III, became the last king of the House of Hanover in the UK. His reign began with immediate political shifts, including a general election that favored the Whigs.

Episodes

  1. 26 June 1830 · United KingdomAccession of William IV

    William IV succeeded George IV as King of the United Kingdom on 26 June 1830, becoming the last Hanoverian king in the UK.

Background and detail

Accession. William IV succeeded George IV on 26 June 1830. As the third son of George III, William was the last king of the House of Hanover in the United Kingdom. His background included service in the Royal Navy, earning him the nickname 'Sailor King'. The transition occurred without surviving legitimate issue from George IV, ensuring a direct succession to William.

People involved

Sources

  1. William IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  2. George IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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