hanoverian

• Das Haus Hannover betreffend, die von Georg I. bis Victoria regierenden britischen Monarchen aus dieser Dynastie, oder auf die Stadt oder Region Hannover bezogen.

Relating to the German House of Hanover, which provided British monarchs from George I to Queen Victoria.

1. Relating to the House of HanoverC1formalbritish

   Of or pertaining to the former English royal House of Hanover, which ruled Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 to 1901, or their supporters.

   hannoversch

   • The Hanoverian succession brought a new dynasty to the British throne.
   • Many historians study the Hanoverian period for its political developments.
   • The Hanoverian kings were often criticized for their German connections.

• Substantiv, das ein Mitglied oder einen Anhänger der Hannoveraner-Dynastie bezeichnet, der britischen Königsfamilie, die von 1714 bis 1901 regierte.

A noun referring to a member or supporter of the House of Hanover, the British royal dynasty that ruled from 1714 to 1901.

Eigenname

1. Member of the House of HanoverC1formalbritish

   Any of the British monarchs who belonged to the House of Hanover, a German royal dynasty that ruled Great Britain from 1714 to 1901.

   Hannoveraner

   • George I was the first Hanoverian to ascend the British throne.
   • The Hanoverian kings brought a new era to British politics.
   • Queen Victoria was the last Hanoverian ruler of Britain.

2. Supporter of the House of HanoverC1formalbritish

   A person who supported or was loyal to the House of Hanover, especially during the Jacobite risings.

   Anhänger des Hauses Hannover

   • The Hanoverians fought against the Jacobites in the 18th century.
   • Many Scottish clans were divided between Jacobites and Hanoverians.
   • He was a staunch Hanoverian during the rebellion.