George V of Hanover
George V (George Frederick Alexander Charles Ernest Augustus; 27 May 1819–12 June 1878) was the last King of Hanover and a member of the German branch of the House of Hanover.He was a grandson of George III of the United Kingdom and son of Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover. George V was a cousin of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
| George V of Hanover | |
|---|---|
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| King of Hanover | |
| Reign | 18 November 1851 - 20 September 1866 |
| Predecessor | Ernest Augustus |
| Successor | Monarchy abolished |
| Born | 27 May 1819 Berlin, Prussia |
| Died | June 12, 1878 (aged 59) Paris, France |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | Ernest Augustus, Crown Prince of Hanover Princess Frederica, Baroness von Pawel-Rammingen Princess Marie |
| Father | Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover |
| Mother | Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz |
Family
George married, on 18 February 1843, at Hanover, Princess Marie of Saxe-Altenburg, the eldest daughter of Joseph, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, by his wife, Duchess Amelia of Württemberg. They had three children.
Issue
| Name | Birth | Death | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Augustus, Crown Prince of Hanover | 21 September 1845 | 14 November 1923 | married Princess Thyra of Denmark and had issue. |
| Princess Frederica of Hanover | 9 January 1848 | 16 October 1926 | married Alfons, Baron von Pawel-Rammingen but had no surviving issue. |
| Princess Marie of Hanover | 3 December 1849 | 4 June 1904 | died unmarried. |
Titles and styles
- 27 May 1819 – 20 June 1837: His Royal Highness Prince George of Cumberland
- 20 June 1837 – 18 November 1851: His Royal Highness The Crown Prince of Hanover
- 18 November 1851 – 12 June 1878: His Majesty The King of Hanover
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