hanover

• Nombre propio que designa una ciudad del noroeste de Alemania, históricamente miembro de la Liga Hanseática, así como el nombre de la dinastía real inglesa que reinó de 1714 a 1901.

A proper noun referring to a city in northwestern Germany, historically a member of the Hanseatic League, and also the name of the English royal house that reigned from 1714 to 1901.

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1. Port city in GermanyB1formal

   A major city in northwestern Germany, historically a member of the Hanseatic League and now the capital of Lower Saxony.

   Hannover (ciudad de Alemania)

   • Hanover is known for its large trade fairs and exhibitions.
   • She studied at the University of Hanover.
   • The city of Hanover was heavily damaged during World War II.
   • Hanover hosted the Expo 2000 world exposition.

2. British royal houseB2formalbritishpolitical

   The German-origin royal dynasty that ruled Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 to 1901, beginning with George I and ending with Victoria.

   Casa de Hannover

   • The House of Hanover succeeded the Stuart dynasty on the British throne.
   • King George I was the first Hanoverian monarch of Britain.
   • The Victoria era marked the end of the House of Hanover's direct rule.
   • Hanoverian kings faced ongoing conflicts with the Jacobites.