The Electorate of Hanover was an electorate of the Holy Roman Empire located in northwestern Germany that arose from the Principality of Calenberg. Although formally known as the Electorate of Brunswick-Lüneburg, it made Hanover its capital city. For most of its existence, the electorate was ruled in personal union with Great Britain and Ireland following the Hanoverian Succession.
George Louis, Elector of Hanover, became King George I of Great Britain, marking the beginning of the Georgian era.
On August 1, in the year 1714, George Louis, Elector of Hanover, became King George I of Great Britain, marking the beginning of the Georgian era. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of August 1, one of 507 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on August 1, 1714 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 11 June 2026.
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