House of Hanover

The House of Hanover is a royal dynasty that originated in Germany and ruled Great Britain from 1714 to 1901. It began when King George I ascended the British throne, following the death of Queen Anne, as a result of the Act of Settlement 1701, which ensured a Protestant succession. The Hanoverians played a significant role in British history during the 18th and 19th centuries, overseeing important events like the Industrial Revolution and the expansion of the British Empire. The last monarch of this house was Queen Victoria, after whom the monarchy transitioned to the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.