william iv

Thân thiện

A portrait of William IV hangs in the museum.

Definition

Proper noun A historical figure: King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837.

Usage

• William IV succeeded his elder brother, George IV, to the throne.
• The reign of William IV saw the passing of the Great Reform Act of 1832.
• Historians often refer to him as the "Sailor King" due to his service in the Royal Navy.

Advanced Usage

• "The era of William IV": Used to describe the period of British history during his reign, which was a transitional phase between the Georgian and Victorian eras.
  • Fashion in the era of William IV began to show early Victorian influences.

Variants and Related Words

• King William IV: The full formal title.
  • The monument was erected during the reign of King William IV.
• The Sailor King: A common epithet for William IV.
  • The Sailor King brought a more informal style to the monarchy.

Synonyms

• The Sailor King (epithet)
• The Third Son of George III (descriptive reference)

Học thuật

Noun

1. King of England and Ireland; son of George III who ascended the throne after a long naval career (1765-1837)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• William IV
• Sailor King