In 1837, the personal union of the United Kingdom and Hanover ended because William IV's heir in the United Kingdom was female (Queen Victoria). Hanover could be inherited only by male heirs. Thus, Hanover passed to William IV's brother, Ernest Augustus, and remained a kingdom until 1866, when it was annexed by Prussia during the Austro-Prussian war. Despite being expected to defeat Prussia at the Battle of Langensalza, Prussia employed Moltke the Elder's Kesselschlacht order of battle to instead destroy the Hanoverian army. The city of Hanover became the capital of the Prussian Province of Hanover. After the annexation, the people of Hanover generally opposed the Prussian government. COUNT 5
QSN1 What ended in the year 1837? ANS1 the personal union of the United Kingdom and Hanover QSN2 What was the name of William IV's heir? ANS2 Queen Victoria QSN3 Who did the throne of Hanover pass to instead of Queen Victoria? ANS3 Ernest Augustus QSN4 What happened to the kingdom of Hanover in 1866? ANS4 annexed by Prussia QSN5 In which battle was the Hanover army destroyed? ANS5 Battle of Langensalza