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The Hanoverians
George I (1660-1727)Ruled 1714-1727
There were more than 50 relatives of the Stuarts with stronger claims to the throne than George, Duke of Hanover, who became the first monarch of the Hanoverian dynasty. But as Catholics they were all barred from inheriting the throne under the 1701 Act of Settlement.
George II (1683-1760)
Ruled 1727-1760
Like his father, George I, George II was challenged for the throne by James II's son, the Catholic James Stuart (the Old Pretender) and subsequently by his son, Charles Edward Stuart (the Young Pretender). 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' was defeated at the Battle of Culloden in April 1746 and there has been no significant challenge to the British throne since.
George III (1738-1820)
Ruled 1760-1820 (Regency 1811-1820)
George III was the grandson of George II, who became heir to the throne when his father, George II’s eldest son Frederick, died in 1751. His later years were marked by a blood disease leading to periodic bouts of madness, as a result of which his son, George IV, became regent in 1811.
Looking for the White House, Kew Gardens, London >>
Time Team looks for remains of the White House, one of several royal palaces built and used by the Hanoverians at Kew and demolished in 1802.
George IV (1762-1830)
Regent 1811-1820
Ruled 1820-1830
George IV was 48 when he was made Regent in 1811 due to his father’s illness. He died at Windsor, where he spent most of his final years, aged 67.
William IV (1765-1837)
Ruled 1830-1837
William IV was the third son of George III and brother of George IV, whose daughter, Charlotte, who was next in line to the throne. William became heir apparent after the death of Charlotte and his older brother Frederick.
Victoria (1819-1901)
Ruled 1837-1901
The only daughter of Edward, the fourth son of George III, Victoria came of age one month before the death of William IV. She died on 22 January 1901 after the longest reign in British history.
