Ernest Augustus I of Hanover

(1770-1850)

King of Hanover from 1837 to 1851

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Ernest Augustus (German: Ernst August; 5 June 1771 – 18 November 1851) was King of Hanover from 20 June 1837 until his death. As the fifth son of King George III of the United Kingdom and Hanover, initially he seemed unlikely to become a monarch, but none of his elder brothers had a legitimate son. Ernest succeeded in Hanover under Salic law, which barred women from the succession, ending the personal union between Britain and Hanover that had begun in 1714.

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Born	5 June 1770 Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom
Died	18 November 1850 (aged 80) Hanover, Germany
Zodiac	Gemini
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George III · Father · 1738-1820 · King of the United Kingdom edit info

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Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz · Mother · 1744-1818 · Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1761 to 1818 edit info

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George II of Great Britain · Great-grandfather · 1683-1760 · King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727 to 1760 edit info

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King William Henry · Uncle · 1765-1837 · King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 1830 to 1837 edit info

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