Historedia
Person

William IV

Events
7
Episodes
12
Years
1830–1837

Every event in Historedia whose sources name 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. Earl Grey succeeds Wellington as British Prime Minister

    1830

    Role: Monarch

    1. 15 November 1830 · ParliamentFall of Wellington's Government

      Wellington's government lost a vote on the civil list on 15 November 1830, leading to his resignation and the end of his premiership.

    2. 22 November 1830 · LondonGrey Formation of Ministry

      King William IV asked Charles Grey to form a ministry following Wellington's resignation, with Grey taking office on 22 November 1830.

  2. William IV succeeds George IV

    1830

    Role: Successor Monarch

    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.

  3. Coronation of William IV at Westminster Abbey

    1831

    Role: King of the United Kingdom

    1. 1831 · United KingdomReform Crisis Interlude

      The coronation served as a brief interlude for celebration during the political crisis over the First Reform Bill in 1831.

    2. 8 September 1831 · Westminster Abbey, LondonCoronation Ceremony

      William IV and Queen Adelaide were crowned at Westminster Abbey on 8 September 1831, following a public procession from St James's Palace.

  4. Reform Act 1832 becomes law in the United Kingdom

    1831–1832

    Role: Monarch

    1. 1 March 1831 · House of CommonsBill Introduction

      Lord John Russell introduced the first Reform Bill in the House of Commons on 1 March 1831.

    2. 7 June 1832 · ParliamentRoyal Assent

      The Reform Act received royal assent on 7 June 1832, becoming law in the United Kingdom.

  5. Durham University founded by Act of Parliament

    1832

    Role: Monarch granting royal assent

    1. 1832 · ParliamentPassage of the Durham University Act

      Parliament passed the Durham University Act 1832, allowing the Dean and Chapter to fund a new university, driven by Archdeacon Thorp and Bishop Van Mildert.

    2. 4 July 1832 · Royal AssentRoyal Assent by King William IV

      King William IV granted royal assent to the Durham University Act on 4 July 1832, officially establishing the university.

  6. Slavery Abolition Act 1833 receives royal assent

    1833–1835

    Role: Monarch granting royal assent

    1. 28 August 1833 · Palace of WestminsterRoyal Assent

      King William IV granted royal assent to the Slavery Abolition Act on 28 August 1833, completing the legislative process.

    2. 3 August 1835 · LondonCompensation Financing

      The government finalized a £15 million loan to finance the compensation fund for slaveowners.

  7. Queen Victoria accedes and takes up residence at Buckingham Palace

    1837

    Role: Predecessor

    1. 20 June 1837 · Kensington PalaceAccession at Kensington Palace

      Victoria was awakened at Kensington Palace on 20 June 1837 to learn of William IV's death and her accession to the throne.

Sources

  1. Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
  2. William IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  3. Coronation of William IV and Adelaide Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22
  4. Durham University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  5. Slavery Abolition Act 1833 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  6. Queen Victoria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09