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 ...
William IV
Former King of the United Kingdom
William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837. The third son of George III, William succeeded his elder brother George IV, becoming the last king and... Wikipedia
Born: August 21, 1765, Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom
Died: June 20, 1837 (age 71 years), Windsor Castle, Windsor, United Kingdom
Spouse: Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen (m. 1818–1837)
Parents: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
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William was a son of George III and Queen Charlotte. He and Queen Adelaide were crowned in Westminster Abbey on 8th September 1831.
Reigned 1830-37 William IV ruled from 1830-37. He succeeded to the throne just as the campaign for Parliamentary reform reached its peak.
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