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History Fix
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History Fix
Ep. 96 Hanover: How a German Family Helped Define What It Means to Be British
Check out zipOns from befree Adaptive Clothing here! This week we'll take a look at the 6 Hanoverian monarchs: George I, George II, George III, George IV, William IV, and Victoria. We'll examine how George I, a German, came to be king of Great Britain and Ireland despite being only 57th in line for the throne and how German monarchs continued to rule the country for the next 187 years and beyond. What mark did the Hanover dynasty leave on Britain? How does it still effect them today? I think you'll be surprised to learn just how German Britain actually is!
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Sources:
- Historic Royal Palaces "The Georgians"
- History Hit "The 6 Hanoverian Monarchs In Order"
- Encyclopedia Britannica "House of Hanover"
- UK National Archives "The Death of Queen Anne"
- PBS "What Illness Did King George III Have?"
- German History Society "Britain and Germany: A Love-Hate Relationship?"
- BBC "Queen Nazi salute film: palace 'disappointed' at its use"
- The Guardian "Genetic study reveals 30% of white British DNA has German ancestry"
- The Telegraph "How German the Royal Family Actually Is"
- Indian Express "How German Are the British Royals?"