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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › William_IVWilliam IV - Wikipedia

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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.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › William-IV-king-ofWilliam IV | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 16, 2024 · William IV, king of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from June 26, 1830. Personally opposed to parliamentary reform, he grudgingly accepted the epochal Reform Act of 1832, which reduced the power of the British crown and the landowning aristocracy over the government.

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4. www.royal.uk › william-ivWilliam IV (r. 1830-1837) | The Royal Family

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   Jun 28, 2017 · 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.

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6. www.worldhistory.org › William_IV_of_Great_BritainWilliam IV of Great Britain - World History Encyclopedia

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   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.

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7. www.bbc.co.uk › historic_figures › william_ivBBC - History - William IV

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   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.

8. www.historic-uk.com › King-William-IVKing William IV - Historic UK

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   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…

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   What was William IV known for?

   • William IV is best known for being the monarch when the 1832 Reform Act was passed, which made the British electoral system more democratic and representative. Who was William IV to Queen Victoria?

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   How did William IV Die?

   • The British monarchy was about to undergo a major renewal, too, as the Hanoverian kings gave way to a young girl who would become the longest-serving British monarch the country had yet seen. William IV died of cirrhosis of the liver and pneumonia on 20 June 1837 at Windsor Castle. He was buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor.

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   How old was King William IV when he became a king?

   • 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… “Sailor King” and “Silly Billy” were nicknames of William IV, one of the most unlikely British kings and, at that time, the oldest at the time to receive the crown at the age of sixty-four.

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   When did George IV Die?

   • Consequently, when George IV died of a ruptured blood vessel on 26 June 1830, the next in line was William since his elder brother Frederick, Duke of York had died three years before. At 66 years old, the Duke of Clarence became William IV of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. He also inherited the family title of King of Hanover.

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10. www.historyextra.com › period › georgianYour guide to William IV, the ‘sailor king’ - HistoryExtra

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    Aug 16, 2022 · William IV: key dates and facts. Born: 21 August 1765. Died: 20 June 1837. Reigned: King of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death. Parents: George III and Queen Charlotte. Spouse: Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen