When was William IV born?

William IV was born on 21 August 1765 in Buckingham Palace.

What positions has William IV held?

Positions held by William IV include: King of Hanover (1830–1837); monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1830–1837); Lord High Admiral (1827–1828); member of the House of Lords.

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William IV

King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 1830 to 1837

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William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837. The third son of George III, William succeeded his elder brother George IV, becoming the last king and penultimate monarch of the United Kingdom's House of Hanover.

Quick facts

Born: 21 August 1765 wd
Place of birth: Buckingham Palace wd
Died: 20 June 1837 wd
Place of death: Windsor Castle wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Hanover wd
Occupation: monarch, politician, naval officer wd
Spouse: Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, Dorothea Jordan wd

Positions held wd

King of Hanover (26 June 1830 – 20 June 1837)
monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (26 June 1830 – 20 June 1837)
Lord High Admiral (17 April 1827 – 19 September 1828)
member of the House of Lords

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael
Order of the Black Eagle
Order of St. Andrew
Knight of the Garter (1801)
Order of the Thistle
Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1830)
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
Order of the Holy Spirit
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1815)
Order of the Bath
Order of the Elephant

Questions

When was William IV born?: William IV was born on 21 August 1765 in Buckingham Palace.
What positions has William IV held?: Positions held by William IV include: King of Hanover (1830–1837); monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1830–1837); Lord High Admiral (1827–1828); member of the House of Lords.

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Last updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked 3 November 2026

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