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William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1765 – 20 June 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837.
Jun 16, 2024 · William IV (born August 21, 1765, London, England—died June 20, 1837, Windsor Castle, near London) was the king of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from June 26, 1830.
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Learn about the life and reign of William IV, the third son of George III and the brother of George IV. He became king in 1830 and faced the Reform crisis, which led to the passage of the Great Reform Bill in 1832.
Jan 27, 2023 · William IV of Great Britain (r. 1830-1837) succeeded his elder brother George IV of Great Britain (r. 1820-1830) to become the fifth Hanoverian monarch. William had a successful naval career, and his reign is best remembered for the democratic reforms initiated by the 1832 Reform Act.
- Mark Cartwright
Learn about William IV, the 'Sailor King' and 'Silly Billy', who became king of the United Kingdom in 1830. Find out about his naval career, his mistresses, his marriage, and his role in the Reform Act of 1832.
Learn about the life and reign of King William IV, the third son of George III and the Sailor King. Find out his biography, family, quotes, timeline and key facts.
King William IV was the third son of George III and Queen Charlotte. Nicknamed ‘The Sailor King’, he did not succeed to the throne until he was 64 years of age…
