Historedia
Person

King William IV

Events
3
Episodes
6
Years
1834–1836

Every event in Historedia whose sources name King William IV, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne succeeds Earl Grey as Prime Minister

    1834

    Role: Monarch

    1. July 1834 · LondonEarl Grey's Resignation

      Earl Grey resigned as Prime Minister in July 1834 due to cabinet disagreements over Irish policy, specifically the Church of Ireland revenues.

    2. July 1834 · LondonMelbourne's Appointment

      William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne was appointed Prime Minister by King William IV in July 1834 to replace Earl Grey.

  2. Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand at Waitangi

    1835–1836

    Role: Monarch

    1. 28 October 1835 · Bay of IslandsSigning of He Whakaputanga

      Northern Māori chiefs signed the Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand at Waitangi on 28 October 1835, establishing the United Tribes.

    2. 25 May 1836 · LondonRoyal Recognition

      King William IV acknowledged the flag and recognized the declaration in a letter from Lord Glenelg dated 25 May 1836.

  3. Founding of Adelaide, South Australia

    1836

    Role: Monarch

    1. February–July 1836 · Holdfast BayArrival of Settlers

      First settlers arrived in 1836, moving from Kangaroo Island to Holdfast Bay under Surveyor-General Light's advice.

    2. 28 December 1836 · Glenelg NorthProclamation of the Province

      Governor Hindmarsh proclaimed the establishment of government at Glenelg, marking the formal foundation of the colony.

Sources

  1. William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
  3. He Whakaputanga Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
  4. Proclamation Day Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-28
  5. Adelaide Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17