George V of Hanover
Last king of Hanover from 1851 to 1866 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with George V of the United Kingdom.
George V (Georg Friedrich Alexander Karl Ernst August; 27 May 1819 – 12 June 1878) was the last king of Hanover, reigning from 18 November 1851 to 20 September 1866. The only child of King Ernest Augustus and Queen Frederica, he succeeded his father in 1851. George's reign was ended by the Austro-Prussian War, after which Prussia annexed Hanover.
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| Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale | |||||
 George V, c. 1860s | |||||
| King of Hanover | |||||
| Reign | 18 November 1851 – 20 September 1866 | ||||
| Predecessor | Ernest Augustus | ||||
| Successor | Monarchy abolished | ||||
| Born | Prince George of Cumberland 27 May 1819 Berlin, Prussia | ||||
| Died | 12 June 1878(1878-06-12) (aged 59) Paris, France | ||||
| Burial | 24 June 1878 Royal Vault, St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle | ||||
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| House | Hanover | ||||
| Father | Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover | ||||
| Mother | Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz | ||||
| Religion | Protestant | ||||
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