# George IV - King of the United Kingdom and Hanover

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/george-iv
Reign: 1820 - 1830
Born-Died: 1762 - 1830
Dynasty: House of Hanover
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_IV

George IV had already exercised royal authority as Prince Regent before becoming king in 1820. His reign was associated with lavish court culture, architectural patronage and the political crisis that ended with Catholic Emancipation.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [George III](https://english-history.com/rulers/george-iii)
- Succeeded by: [William IV](https://english-history.com/rulers/william-iv)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1820 - [George IV becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1820-george-iv-becomes-king)
- 1824 - [Trade unions are legalized in a limited form](https://english-history.com/timeline/1824-trade-unions-are-legalized-in-a-limited-form)
- 1825 - [Stockton and Darlington Railway opens](https://english-history.com/timeline/1825-stockton-and-darlington-railway-opens)
- 1829 - [Catholic Emancipation](https://english-history.com/timeline/1829-catholic-emancipation)
- 1830 - [Liverpool and Manchester Railway opens](https://english-history.com/timeline/1830-liverpool-and-manchester-railway-opens)
- 1830 - [William IV becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1830-william-iv-becomes-king)