House of Hanover

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the dynastic origin?Cadet branch of the House of Welf, originating from Brunswick-Lüneburg, Germany
2. What is the end of personal union with hanover?Occurred upon Queen Victoria's death in 1901 due to differing succession laws
3. How did the House of Hanover become kings of Britain?A special law chose Sophia of Hanover to be the next king after Queen Anne. Her son, George I, became king in 1714, and the law made sure the next king was Protestant.
4. Why did the House of Hanover stop ruling in Germany after Queen Victoria?After Queen Victoria, the German lands could not have a queen because the laws said only men could be king. So the German part went to another family, but Britain kept the same king.

Dynastic Union: A union of states or territories ruled by a single royal family.
Personal Union: A situation where two or more states share the same monarch but remain distinct entities.
Salic Law: A medieval law prohibiting female inheritance of property or titles.