Maison de Hanovre
Des forêts de Brunswick au trône de Grande-Bretagne, la Maison de Hanovre a forgé un héritage qui a façonné le destin des empires, naviguant entre intrigues, réformes et révolutions au cours de trois siècles.
"Nunquam retrorsum"
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 1635–1901
- Founder
- George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
- Region
- Europe
- Religion
- Protestant
Notable Rulers
George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Reign: 1635 – 1641
FounderGeorge, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, emerges from the pages of early modern history as a figure of both resolve and intri...
Sophia of the Palatinate
Electress of Hanover
Reign: 1692 – 1714
Sophia of the Palatinate, Electress of Hanover, occupies a pivotal and often paradoxical place in early modern European ...
George I
King of Great Britain and Ireland, Elector of Hanover
Reign: 1714 – 1727
George I, born in 1660 in Hanover, entered the British monarchy at a moment of dynastic uncertainty and religious tensio...
George III
King of Great Britain and Ireland, King of Hanover
Reign: 1760 – 1820
George III, born in 1738, stands as one of the most scrutinized and paradoxical monarchs of the House of Hanover—a ruler...
Queen Victoria
Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India
Reign: 1837 – 1901
Queen Victoria, born in 1819, presided over the final and most transformative chapter of the House of Hanover’s rule in ...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
Founding of the House of Hanover
George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, consolidates the family's lands and establishes the House of Hanover as a distinct branch of the Welf dynasty.
Elevation to Electorate
Ernest Augustus is granted the title of Elector of Hanover by the Holy Roman Emperor, raising the family's status among German princes.
Act of Settlement
The English Parliament passes the Act of Settlement, designating Sophia of the Palatinate and her descendants as heirs to the English throne.
Accession of George I
George I, Elector of Hanover, becomes King of Great Britain and Ireland, uniting the two realms under the House of Hanover.
First Jacobite Rising
Supporters of the Stuart claim to the British throne launch an unsuccessful rebellion against the Hanoverian monarchy.
Second Jacobite Rising
The Jacobite uprising, led by Charles Edward Stuart, threatens Hanoverian rule but is ultimately defeated at the Battle of Culloden.
Accession of George III
George III becomes King of Great Britain and Ireland, later also King of Hanover, overseeing a period of imperial expansion and reform.
American Declaration of Independence
The Thirteen Colonies declare independence from Britain during the reign of George III, leading to the loss of significant colonial territory.
Hanover Becomes a Kingdom
The Congress of Vienna elevates Hanover from an electorate to a kingdom, further enhancing the family's status in continental Europe.
End of Personal Union
With the accession of Queen Victoria in Britain and Ernest Augustus in Hanover, the crowns are separated due to differing succession laws.
Annexation of Hanover by Prussia
Hanover is defeated in the Austro-Prussian War and annexed by Prussia, ending its status as an independent kingdom.
Death of Queen Victoria
The death of Queen Victoria marks the end of the Hanoverian dynasty on the British throne, succeeded by the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Connected Across The Archives
Explore specific connections to other archives—civilizations, conflicts, companies, and treaties that share history with this dynasty.
Civilization Archive
(5)Anglo-Saxon Civilization
Anglo-Saxon governance established monarchical traditions and cultural legacies that the House of Hanover inherited, reinforcing their rule in Britain.
Austrian Empire
The House of Hanover and the Austrian Empire's concurrent existence shaped 18th and 19th-century European alliances, impacting the continent's political order.
British Imperial Civilization
Under the House of Hanover, Britain expanded its empire, influencing global trade, colonization, and the geopolitical landscape of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Byzantine Empire
As the Byzantine Empire waned, the House of Hanover emerged, reflecting shifting power centers from Eastern to Western Europe.
Holy Roman Empire
The House of Hanover's connection to the Holy Roman Empire facilitated alliances that shaped European power dynamics and influenced Protestant succession.
Treaty Archive
(3)Treaty of Paris (1763)
The Treaty of Paris expanded British colonial territories, enhancing the global influence of the Hanoverian monarchy during the 18th century.
Treaty of Utrecht
The Treaty of Utrecht confirmed the Hanoverian succession, ensuring Protestant continuity on the British throne and altering European alliances.
Treaty of Versailles (1919)
The Treaty of Versailles reshaped Europe post-World War I, diminishing monarchies and challenging the House of Hanover's historical influence.
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