Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
“the whole country is no larger than a fourpenny bit.”
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Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
Ernest Augustus was King of Hanover from 20 June 1837 until his death in 1851. As the fifth son of George III of the United Kingdom and Hanover, he initially seemed unlikely to become a monarch, but none of his older brothers had a legitimate son. When his brother William IV, who ruled both kingdoms, died in 1837, his niece Victoria inherited the British throne under British succession law, while…
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politics · King of Hanover from 1837 to 1851 · military personnel · politician · also Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, Ernest Augustus King of Hanover, Ernest Augustus of Hanover, King Ernest Augustus II of Hanover, King Ernst August II of Hanover, Ernest Augustus II of Hanover
Born 5 June 1771 · Died 18 November 1851 · Q162302
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1866· 1 entry
Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
Fifteen years after his death, Hanover chose the side of the Austrian Empire in the Austro-Prussian War and was defeated and annexed by Prussia
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1858· 1 entry
Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
After another decision in Hanover's favour, the jewels were turned over to the Hanoverian ambassador
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1851· 2 entries
Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
Died 1851-11-18.
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The King undertook a number of journeys around Germany
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1850· 1 entry
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Ernest reluctantly permitted Hanover to join the Zollverein, though the entry was on favourable terms
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1849· 2 entries
Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
Awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William (1849).
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Won: Netherlands with Grand Cross of the Red Eagle (July 1849).
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1845· 1 entry
Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
Brunswick, Hanover and Prussia signed a trade agreement
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1844· 1 entry
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And the opera house opened in 1852, a year after the King's death
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1841· 2 entries
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After Queen Frederica's death, to leave standing the Altes Palais, where the two had lived since arriving in Hanover
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Brunswick pulled out of the union and joined the Zollverein, greatly weakening Hanover's position, especially since Brunswick had enclaves within Hanover
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1839· 3 entries
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Won: Austrian Empire with Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) – 24 April 1828 (1839).
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Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
Won: Ascanian duchies with Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) – 24 April 1828 (January 1839).
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Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
Won: Ernestine duchies with Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) – 24 April 1828 (August 1839).
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1838· 2 entries
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Won: Denmark with Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) – 24 April 1828 (July 1838).
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Awarded Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1838).
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1837· 4 entries
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His niece Victoria inherited the British throne under British succession law, while Ernest succeeded in Hanover under Salic law, which barred women from the succession
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King Ernest was the only male descendant of George III who was willing and able to continue the connection with Hanover
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Career landmark: King of Hanover (1837).
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Proposed the building of an opera house in Hanover, the King initially refused, calling the proposal "this utterly absurd idea of building a court theatre in the middle of this green field"
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1832· 1 entry
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When two young women accused him of trying to ride them down as they walked near Hammersmith
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1829· 1 entry
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Won: Baden with Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) – 24 April 1828 (1829).
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1828· 2 entries
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Awarded Royal Fellow of the Royal Society (1828).
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Ernest was staying with the King at Windsor Castle when severe disturbances broke out in Ireland among Catholics
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1826· 2 entries
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Won: Kingdom of Bavaria with Grand Cross of the Red Eagle (1826).
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Parliament finally voted to increase Ernest's allowance
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1825· 1 entry
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Awarded Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion (1825).
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1820· 1 entry
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Succeeded to the British and Hanoverian thrones as George IV
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1819· 2 entries
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Won: Russian Empire with Grand Cross of the Red Eagle (September 1819).
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Shortly before the birth of Ernest's only child, George
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1818· 1 entry
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Won: Electorate of Hesse with Grand Cross of the Red Eagle (September 1818).
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1817· 2 entries
Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
The Duchess had a stillborn daughter; in 1819 she gave birth to Prince George of Cumberland
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Giving Ernest some prospect of succeeding to the British and Hanoverian thrones
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1815· 3 entries
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(equal to about £462,000 today), so he could meet increased expenses due to his marriage
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It seemed to have little dynastic significance to Britain
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To her twice-widowed niece, Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, it proved happy
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1807· 1 entry
Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
Advocated sending British troops to prevent the French and their allies from capturing the Swedish-held city of Stralsund
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1805· 1 entry
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And Grand Master of the Orange Lodges two years later
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1801· 1 entry
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The King had Ernest conduct the negotiations which led to the formation of the Addington government
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1800· 1 entry
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Had given Ireland representation in Parliament, but existing law prevented Irish Catholics from serving there because of their religion
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1799· 1 entry
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Career landmark: member of the House of Lords (1799).
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1786· 1 entry
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Awarded Knight of the Garter (1786).
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1771· 1 entry
Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover
Born 1771-06-05.
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