# William IV - King of the United Kingdom and Hanover

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/william-iv
Reign: 1830 - 1837
Born-Died: 1765 - 1837
Dynasty: House of Hanover
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_IV

William IV's reign coincided with a major transformation of the British political system. The Reform Act 1832 widened parliamentary representation, while slavery was abolished across most of the British Empire.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [George IV](https://english-history.com/rulers/george-iv)
- Succeeded by: [Victoria](https://english-history.com/rulers/victoria)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 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)
- 1832 - [Great Reform Act](https://english-history.com/timeline/1832-great-reform-act)
- 1833 - [Slavery Abolition Act](https://english-history.com/timeline/1833-slavery-abolition-act)
- 1833 - [Factory Act limits child labour](https://english-history.com/timeline/1833-factory-act-limits-child-labour)
- 1834 - [Poor Law Amendment Act](https://english-history.com/timeline/1834-poor-law-amendment-act)
- 1834 - [Palace of Westminster burns](https://english-history.com/timeline/1834-palace-of-westminster-burns)
- 1837 - [Victoria becomes queen](https://english-history.com/timeline/1837-victoria-becomes-queen)