Hanoverian line

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Hanoverian line - the English royal house that reigned from 1714 to 1901 (from George I to Victoria) House of Hanover, Hanover dynasty - a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family royal family, royal house, royal line, royalty - royal persons collectively; "the wedding was attended by royalty" Hanoverian - a member (or supporter) of the house of Hanover Hanoverian - any of the British rulers who were members of the House of Hanover George I, George - Elector of Hanover and the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 to 1727 (1660-1727) George II, George - King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760 (1683-1760) George III, George - King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820; the American colonies were lost during his reign; he became insane in 1811 and his son (later George IV) acted as regent until 1820 (1738-1820) George IV, George - King of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 1820 to 1830; his attempt to divorce his estranged wife undermined the prestige of the Crown (1762-1830) Queen Victoria, Victoria - queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)