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When George IV died on 26 June 1830 without surviving legitimate issue, William succeeded him as William IV. Aged 64, he was the oldest person at that point to assume the British throne, [67] a distinction he would hold until surpassed by Charles III in 2022.
- 26 June 1830 – 20 June 1837
- Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
16 de abr. de 2024 · William IV (born August 21, 1765, London, England—died June 20, 1837, Windsor Castle, near London) was the king of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from June 26, 1830.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
16 de ago. de 2022 · How did he come to the throne as William IV? The death of George III’s only legitimate grandchild Princess Charlotte in 1817 resulted in several of the aged king’s middle-aged sons (William, Duke of Clarence among them) having to marry, produce heirs and continue the line of succession.
- Elinor Evans
Hace 4 días · William died on 20 June 1837, without surviving children. His niece Victoria succeeded him.
28 de jun. de 2017 · William understood the theory of the more limited monarchy, once saying 'I have my view of things, and I tell them to my ministers. If they do not adopt them, I cannot help it. I have done my duty.' William died on 20 June 1837, only a month after his niece, Victoria, had come of age, thus avoiding another regency.
20 de jun. de 2014 · King William IV had one dying wish and that was to see the anniversary of Waterloo on 18 June. Two days later on 20 June 1837, The King died around two in the morning at Windsor Castle.
On 20th June 1837, his wife Adelaide by his side, William IV passed away at Windsor Castle. He left behind an eventful legacy characterised by reform, increased stability and a blueprint for constitutional monarchy.
