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	Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the [[Catholicism\|Catholic]] son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After [[Anne I\|Queen Anne]]'s death, [[George I]] succeeded her in 1714. The Personal Union of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen [[Victoria]] inherited the throne.		Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the [[Catholicism\|Catholic]] son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After [[Anne I\|Queen Anne]]'s death, [[George I]] succeeded her in 1714. The Personal Union of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen [[Victoria]] inherited the throne.


	'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''		'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''
	----		----
	The establishment of the Hanoverians as British monarchs is a consequence of the changes following the [[Glorious Revolution]]. [[William III]] and Mary were made joint rulers with the [[Parliament]]'s consent. The [[Bill of Rights]] stipulated that Catholics cannot be monarchs. After ~~their deaths~~, Mary's sister Anne became queen~~. During her time in power, she and her Parliament passed the Act of Settlement which regulated the line of succession because just like her sister~~, ~~Anne~~ had ~~no living children~~. Although the [[Bill of Rights]] prevented already the succession of Catholics, the Act of Settlement was to drown all claims of potential Catholic successors. Before that, 54 members of the Catholic [[Stuarts\|Stuart]] branch could raise a claim to the throne. The first in line would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the Protestant elite. Instead it was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the - of course Protestant - granddaughter of [[James I]].		The establishment of the Hanoverians as British monarchs is a consequence of the changes following the [[Glorious Revolution]]. [[William III]] and Mary were made joint rulers with the [[Parliament]]'s consent. The [[Bill of Rights]] stipulated that Catholics cannot be monarchs. After William's death in 1702, Mary's sister [[Anne]] became queen, whose last surviving child had died in 1700. Although the [[Bill of Rights]] prevented already the succession of Catholics, the Act of Settlement (1701) was to drown all claims of potential Catholic successors. Before that, about 50 members of the Catholic [[Stuarts\|Stuart]] branch could raise a claim to the throne. The first in line would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the Protestant elite. Instead it was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the - of course Protestant - granddaughter of [[James I]].

	In June 1714, Sophia died and her son George Louis became Elector of Brunswick and the ~~official~~ heir to the ~~English~~ throne. Only two months later, Queen Anne died and George Louis succeeded her as George I. This marks the beginning of the Hanoverian line.		In June 1714, Sophia died and her son George Louis became Elector of Brunswick and the heir apparent to the British throne. Only two months later, Queen Anne died and George Louis succeeded her as George I. This marks the beginning of the Hanoverian line.


	'''End of the Personal Union'''		'''End of the Personal Union'''
	----		----
	The Personal Union between Britain and Hanover ended when Victoria came to the throne in 1837. In Hanover, women could ~~not~~ inherit ~~neither~~ the electorate (Kurfürstentum) nor the later Kingdom of Hanover. Therefore, Hanover fell to Victoria's uncle [[Ernest Augustus]].		The Personal Union between Britain and Hanover ended when Victoria came to the throne in 1837. In Hanover, women could neither inherit the electorate (Kurfürstentum) nor the later Kingdom of Hanover. Therefore, Hanover fell to Victoria's uncle [[Ernest Augustus]].

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

	Simms, Brendan. ''The Hanoverian ~~dimension~~ in British history.'' Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007.		Simms, Brendan. ''The Hanoverian Dimension in British history.'' Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007.

	Wende, Peter. ''Englische Könige und Königinnen der Neuzeit.'' München: C.H.Beck, 2008.		Wende, Peter. ''Englische Könige und Königinnen der Neuzeit.'' München: C.H.Beck, 2008.

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	'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''		'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''
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	The establishment of the ~~Hanoverian rule~~ is a consequence of the changes following the [[Glorious Revolution]]. [[William III]] and Mary were made joint rulers with the [[Parliament]]'s consent. ~~However, they had to agree to the~~ [[Bill of Rights]] ~~which ruled~~ that ~~no Catholic can inherit the throne~~. After their deaths, Mary's sister Anne became queen. During her time in power, she and her Parliament passed the Act of Settlement which regulated the line of succession because just like her sister, Anne had no living children. Although the [[Bill of Rights]] prevented already the succession of Catholics, the Act of Settlement was to drown all claims of potential Catholic successors. Before ~~the Hanoverians came into power~~, 54 ~~offsprings~~ of the Catholic [[Stuarts\|Stuart]] branch could raise a claim to the throne. The first in line ~~to ascend the throne~~ would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the ~~[[Protestantism\|protestant]]~~ elite ~~in England~~. ~~The [[Gunpowder Plot]] and the notorious reign of Queen [[Mary I]] are only two examples that contributed to a very reserved position towards Catholicism at that time. It~~ was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the granddaughter of [[James I]]~~, and had not converted to Catholicism~~.		The establishment of the Hanoverians as British monarchs is a consequence of the changes following the [[Glorious Revolution]]. [[William III]] and Mary were made joint rulers with the [[Parliament]]'s consent. The [[Bill of Rights]] stipulated that Catholics cannot be monarchs. After their deaths, Mary's sister Anne became queen. During her time in power, she and her Parliament passed the Act of Settlement which regulated the line of succession because just like her sister, Anne had no living children. Although the [[Bill of Rights]] prevented already the succession of Catholics, the Act of Settlement was to drown all claims of potential Catholic successors. Before that, 54 members of the Catholic [[Stuarts\|Stuart]] branch could raise a claim to the throne. The first in line would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the Protestant elite. Instead it was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the - of course Protestant - granddaughter of [[James I]].

	In June 1714, Sophia died and her son George Louis became Elector of Brunswick and the official heir to the English throne. Only two months later, Queen Anne died and George Louis succeeded her as George I. This marks the beginning of the Hanoverian line ~~that would govern the British kingdoms for more than 100 years~~.		In June 1714, Sophia died and her son George Louis became Elector of Brunswick and the official heir to the English throne. Only two months later, Queen Anne died and George Louis succeeded her as George I. This marks the beginning of the Hanoverian line.


	'''~~The end~~ of the ~~Hanoverian succession~~'''		'''End of the Personal Union'''
	----		----
	The ~~Hanoverian line of succession was~~ ended when Victoria came ~~into power~~ in 1837. ~~The Hanoverian law of succession ruled that male offsprings of~~ the ~~family have~~ the ~~stronger claim to the throne~~. Therefore, ~~the Hanoverian throne~~ fell to ~~her~~ uncle [[~~King~~ Ernest Augustus]] ~~which ended the Personal Union of the two monarchies. On top of that, also the name of her house changed when she married her cousin Prince [[Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha]] in 1840~~.		The Personal Union between Britain and Hanover ended when Victoria came to the throne in 1837. In Hanover, women could not inherit neither the electorate (Kurfürstentum) nor the later Kingdom of Hanover. Therefore, Hanover fell to Victoria's uncle [[Ernest Augustus]].

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

	Simms, Brendan. ''The Hanoverian dimension in British history.'' Cambridge University Press, 2007.		Simms, Brendan. ''The Hanoverian dimension in British history.'' Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007.

	Wende, Peter. ''Englische Könige und Königinnen der Neuzeit.'' München: C.H.Beck, 2008.		Wende, Peter. ''Englische Könige und Königinnen der Neuzeit.'' München: C.H.Beck, 2008.

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	Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the [[Catholicism\|Catholic]] son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After [[Anne I\|Queen Anne]]'s death, [[George I]] succeeded her in 1714. The [[Personal Union]] of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen [[Victoria]] inherited the throne.		Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the [[Catholicism\|Catholic]] son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After [[Anne I\|Queen Anne]]'s death, [[George I]] succeeded her in 1714. The Personal Union of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen [[Victoria]] inherited the throne.

	'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''		'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''

Peanutbutter at 10:47, 30 December 2016

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	'''The end of the Hanoverian succession'''		'''The end of the Hanoverian succession'''
	----		----
	The Hanoverian line of succession was ended when Victoria came into power in 1837. The Hanoverian law of succession ruled that male offsprings of the family have the stronger claim to the throne. Therefore, the Hanoverian throne fell to her uncle [[King Ernest Augustus]] which ended the Personal Union of the two monarchies. On top of that, also the name of her house changed ~~marking~~ when she married her cousin Prince [[Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha]] in 1840.		The Hanoverian line of succession was ended when Victoria came into power in 1837. The Hanoverian law of succession ruled that male offsprings of the family have the stronger claim to the throne. Therefore, the Hanoverian throne fell to her uncle [[King Ernest Augustus]] which ended the Personal Union of the two monarchies. On top of that, also the name of her house changed when she married her cousin Prince [[Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha]] in 1840.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

WikiSysop at 10:46, 29 December 2016

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	Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the Catholic son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After Queen Anne's death, [[George I]] succeeded her in 1714. The [[Personal Union]] of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen [[Victoria]] inherited the throne.		Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the [[Catholicism\|Catholic]] son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After [[Anne I\|Queen Anne]]'s death, [[George I]] succeeded her in 1714. The [[Personal Union]] of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen [[Victoria]] inherited the throne.

	'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''		'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''
	----		----
	The establishment of the Hanoverian rule is a consequence of the changes following the [[Glorious Revolution]]. [[William III]] and Mary were made joint rulers with the Parliament's consent. However, they had to agree to the [[Bill of Rights]] which ruled that no Catholic can inherit the throne. After their deaths, Mary's sister Anne became queen. During her time in power, she and her Parliament passed the Act of Settlement which regulated the line of succession because just like her sister, Anne had no living children. Although the Bill of Rights prevented already the succession of Catholics, the Act of Settlement was to drown all claims of potential Catholic successors. Before the Hanoverians came into power, 54 offsprings of the Catholic Stuart branch could raise a claim to the throne. The first in line to ascend the throne would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the protestant elite in England. The [[Gunpowder Plot]] and the notorious reign of Queen [[Mary I]] are only two examples that contributed to a very reserved position towards Catholicism at that time. It was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the granddaughter of James I, and had not converted to Catholicism.		The establishment of the Hanoverian rule is a consequence of the changes following the [[Glorious Revolution]]. [[William III]] and Mary were made joint rulers with the [[Parliament]]'s consent. However, they had to agree to the [[Bill of Rights]] which ruled that no Catholic can inherit the throne. After their deaths, Mary's sister Anne became queen. During her time in power, she and her Parliament passed the Act of Settlement which regulated the line of succession because just like her sister, Anne had no living children. Although the [[Bill of Rights]] prevented already the succession of Catholics, the Act of Settlement was to drown all claims of potential Catholic successors. Before the Hanoverians came into power, 54 offsprings of the Catholic [[Stuarts\|Stuart]] branch could raise a claim to the throne. The first in line to ascend the throne would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the [[Protestantism\|protestant]] elite in England. The [[Gunpowder Plot]] and the notorious reign of Queen [[Mary I]] are only two examples that contributed to a very reserved position towards Catholicism at that time. It was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the granddaughter of [[James I]], and had not converted to Catholicism.

	In June 1714, ~~Sophiha~~ died and her son George Louis became Elector of Brunswick and the official heir to the English throne. Only two months later, Queen Anne died and George Louis succeeded her as George I. This marks the beginning of the Hanoverian line that would govern the British kingdoms for more than 100 years.		In June 1714, Sophia died and her son George Louis became Elector of Brunswick and the official heir to the English throne. Only two months later, Queen Anne died and George Louis succeeded her as George I. This marks the beginning of the Hanoverian line that would govern the British kingdoms for more than 100 years.


	'''The end of the Hanoverian succession'''		'''The end of the Hanoverian succession'''
	----		----
	The Hanoverian line of succession was ended when Victoria came into power in 1837. The Hanoverian law of succession ruled that male offsprings of the family have the stronger claim to the throne. Therefore, the Hanoverian throne fell to her uncle [[King Ernest Augustus]] which ended the Personal Union of the two monarchies. On top of that, also the name of her house changed marking when she married her cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in 1840.		The Hanoverian line of succession was ended when Victoria came into power in 1837. The Hanoverian law of succession ruled that male offsprings of the family have the stronger claim to the throne. Therefore, the Hanoverian throne fell to her uncle [[King Ernest Augustus]] which ended the Personal Union of the two monarchies. On top of that, also the name of her house changed marking when she married her cousin Prince [[Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha]] in 1840.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

Peanutbutter at 10:02, 28 December 2016

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	'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''		'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''
	----		----
	The establishment of the Hanoverian rule is a consequence of the changes following the [[Glorious Revolution]]. [[William]] and Mary were made joint rulers with the Parliament's consent. However, they had to agree to the [[Bill of Rights]] which ruled that no Catholic can inherit the throne. After their deaths, Mary's sister Anne became queen. During her time in power, she and her Parliament passed the Act of Settlement which regulated the line of succession because just like her sister, Anne had no living children. Although the Bill of Rights prevented already the succession of Catholics, the Act of Settlement was to drown all claims of potential Catholic successors. Before the Hanoverians came into power, 54 offsprings of the Catholic Stuart branch could raise a claim to the throne. The first in line to ascend the throne would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the protestant elite in England. The [[Gunpowder Plot]] and the notorious reign of [[~~Queen~~ Mary]] are only two examples that contributed to a very reserved position towards Catholicism at that time. It was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the granddaughter of James I, and had not converted to Catholicism.		The establishment of the Hanoverian rule is a consequence of the changes following the [[Glorious Revolution]]. [[William III]] and Mary were made joint rulers with the Parliament's consent. However, they had to agree to the [[Bill of Rights]] which ruled that no Catholic can inherit the throne. After their deaths, Mary's sister Anne became queen. During her time in power, she and her Parliament passed the Act of Settlement which regulated the line of succession because just like her sister, Anne had no living children. Although the Bill of Rights prevented already the succession of Catholics, the Act of Settlement was to drown all claims of potential Catholic successors. Before the Hanoverians came into power, 54 offsprings of the Catholic Stuart branch could raise a claim to the throne. The first in line to ascend the throne would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the protestant elite in England. The [[Gunpowder Plot]] and the notorious reign of Queen [[Mary I]] are only two examples that contributed to a very reserved position towards Catholicism at that time. It was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the granddaughter of James I, and had not converted to Catholicism.

	In June 1714, Sophiha died and her son George Louis became Elector of Brunswick and the official heir to the English throne. Only two months later, Queen Anne died and George Louis succeeded her as George I. This marks the beginning of the Hanoverian line that would govern the British kingdoms for more than 100 years.		In June 1714, Sophiha died and her son George Louis became Elector of Brunswick and the official heir to the English throne. Only two months later, Queen Anne died and George Louis succeeded her as George I. This marks the beginning of the Hanoverian line that would govern the British kingdoms for more than 100 years.

Peanutbutter at 10:00, 28 December 2016

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	Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the Catholic son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After Queen Anne's death, George I succeeded her in 1714. The Personal Union of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen [[Victoria]] inherited the throne.		Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the Catholic son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After Queen Anne's death, [[George I]] succeeded her in 1714. The [[Personal Union]] of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen [[Victoria]] inherited the throne.

	'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''		'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''
	----		----
	The establishment of the Hanoverian rule is a consequence of the changes following the Glorious Revolution. William and Mary were made joint rulers with the Parliament's consent. However, they had to agree to the Bill of Rights which ruled that no Catholic can inherit the throne. After their deaths, Mary's sister Anne became queen. During her time in power, she and her Parliament passed the Act of Settlement which regulated the line of succession because just like her sister, Anne had no living children. Although the Bill of Rights prevented already the succession of Catholics, the Act of Settlement was to drown all claims of potential Catholic successors. Before the Hanoverians came into power, 54 offsprings of the Catholic Stuart branch could raise a claim to the throne. The first in line to ascend the throne would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the protestant elite in England. The Gunpowder Plot and the notorious reign of Queen Mary are only two examples that contributed to a very reserved position towards Catholicism at that time. It was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress Sophia of Hanover and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the granddaughter of James I, and had not converted to Catholicism.		The establishment of the Hanoverian rule is a consequence of the changes following the [[Glorious Revolution]]. [[William]] and Mary were made joint rulers with the Parliament's consent. However, they had to agree to the [[Bill of Rights]] which ruled that no Catholic can inherit the throne. After their deaths, Mary's sister Anne became queen. During her time in power, she and her Parliament passed the Act of Settlement which regulated the line of succession because just like her sister, Anne had no living children. Although the Bill of Rights prevented already the succession of Catholics, the Act of Settlement was to drown all claims of potential Catholic successors. Before the Hanoverians came into power, 54 offsprings of the Catholic Stuart branch could raise a claim to the throne. The first in line to ascend the throne would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the protestant elite in England. The [[Gunpowder Plot]] and the notorious reign of [[Queen Mary]] are only two examples that contributed to a very reserved position towards Catholicism at that time. It was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the granddaughter of James I, and had not converted to Catholicism.

	In June 1714, Sophiha died and her son George Louis became Elector of Brunswick and the official heir to the English throne. Only two months later, Queen Anne died and George Louis succeeded her as George I. This marks the beginning of the Hanoverian line that would govern the British kingdoms for more than 100 years.		In June 1714, Sophiha died and her son George Louis became Elector of Brunswick and the official heir to the English throne. Only two months later, Queen Anne died and George Louis succeeded her as George I. This marks the beginning of the Hanoverian line that would govern the British kingdoms for more than 100 years.
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	'''The end of the Hanoverian succession'''		'''The end of the Hanoverian succession'''
	----		----
	The Hanoverian line of succession was ended when Victoria came into power in 1837. The Hanoverian law of succession ruled that male offsprings of the family have the stronger claim to the throne. Therefore, the Hanoverian throne fell to her uncle King Ernest Augustus which ended the Personal Union of the two monarchies. On top of that, also the name of her house changed marking when she married her cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in 1840.		The Hanoverian line of succession was ended when Victoria came into power in 1837. The Hanoverian law of succession ruled that male offsprings of the family have the stronger claim to the throne. Therefore, the Hanoverian throne fell to her uncle [[King Ernest Augustus]] which ended the Personal Union of the two monarchies. On top of that, also the name of her house changed marking when she married her cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in 1840.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

Peanutbutter at 09:58, 28 December 2016

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	Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the Catholic son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After Queen Anne's death, George I succeeded her in 1714. The Personal Union of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when [[~~Queen~~ Victoria]] inherited the throne.		Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the Catholic son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After Queen Anne's death, George I succeeded her in 1714. The Personal Union of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen [[Victoria]] inherited the throne.

	'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''		'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''

Peanutbutter at 09:57, 28 December 2016

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	Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the Catholic son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After Queen Anne's death, George I succeeded her in 1714. The Personal Union of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen Victoria inherited the throne.		Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the Catholic son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After Queen Anne's death, George I succeeded her in 1714. The Personal Union of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when [[Queen Victoria]] inherited the throne.

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	The Hanoverian line of succession was ended when Victoria came into power in 1837. The Hanoverian law of succession ruled that male offsprings of the family have the stronger claim to the throne. Therefore, the Hanoverian throne fell to her uncle King Ernest Augustus which ended the Personal Union of the two monarchies. On top of that, also the name of her house changed marking when she married her cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in 1840.		The Hanoverian line of succession was ended when Victoria came into power in 1837. The Hanoverian law of succession ruled that male offsprings of the family have the stronger claim to the throne. Therefore, the Hanoverian throne fell to her uncle King Ernest Augustus which ended the Personal Union of the two monarchies. On top of that, also the name of her house changed marking when she married her cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in 1840.


	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

Peanutbutter at 09:56, 28 December 2016

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	Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the Catholic son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After Queen Anne's death, George I succeeded her. The Personal Union of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen Victoria inherited the throne.		Established by the [[Act of Settlement]] (1701). In order to prevent [[James Francis Edward Stuart\|James Edward Stuart]], the Catholic son of [[James II]], to become king, the line of succession was passed on to [[Sophia of Hanover]] and her heirs. After Queen Anne's death, George I succeeded her in 1714. The Personal Union of the English and Hanoverian monarchy lasted from 1714 until 1837 when Queen Victoria inherited the throne.

	'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''		'''Establishing the Hanoverian succession'''
	----		----
	The establishment of the Hanoverian rule is a consequence of the changes following the Glorious Revolution. William and Mary were made joint rulers with the Parliament's consent. However, they had to agree to the Bill of Rights which ruled that no Catholic can inherit the throne. After their deaths, Mary's sister Anne became queen. During her time in power, she and her Parliament passed the Act of Settlement which regulated the line of succession because, Anne had no ~~surviving~~ children. The ~~next~~ in line to ascend the throne would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the ~~Protestant~~ elite in England. The Gunpowder Plot and the notorious reign of Queen Mary ~~Tudor~~ are only two examples that contributed to a very reserved position towards Catholicism at that time. It was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress Sophia of Hanover and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the		The establishment of the Hanoverian rule is a consequence of the changes following the Glorious Revolution. William and Mary were made joint rulers with the Parliament's consent. However, they had to agree to the Bill of Rights which ruled that no Catholic can inherit the throne. After their deaths, Mary's sister Anne became queen. During her time in power, she and her Parliament passed the Act of Settlement which regulated the line of succession because just like her sister, Anne had no living children. Although the Bill of Rights prevented already the succession of Catholics, the Act of Settlement was to drown all claims of potential Catholic successors. Before the Hanoverians came into power, 54 offsprings of the Catholic Stuart branch could raise a claim to the throne. The first in line to ascend the throne would have been James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II. As he was a Catholic, however, this scenario was unacceptable for the protestant elite in England. The Gunpowder Plot and the notorious reign of Queen Mary are only two examples that contributed to a very reserved position towards Catholicism at that time. It was decreed in the Act of Settlement that Electress Sophia of Hanover and her heirs were to inherit the throne provided they were not Catholic. Sophia was the granddaughter of James I, and had not converted to Catholicism.

			In June 1714, Sophiha died and her son George Louis became Elector of Brunswick and the official heir to the English throne. Only two months later, Queen Anne died and George Louis succeeded her as George I. This marks the beginning of the Hanoverian line that would govern the British kingdoms for more than 100 years.
	~~'''George I inherits the English throne'''~~
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	In 1714, her son George Louis became ~~king~~ and ~~marked~~ the ~~Hanoverian era in Great Britain~~ as George I.


	'''The end of the Hanoverian succession'''		'''The end of the Hanoverian succession'''
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			The Hanoverian line of succession was ended when Victoria came into power in 1837. The Hanoverian law of succession ruled that male offsprings of the family have the stronger claim to the throne. Therefore, the Hanoverian throne fell to her uncle King Ernest Augustus which ended the Personal Union of the two monarchies. On top of that, also the name of her house changed marking when she married her cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in 1840.