Statements (185)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:King |
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Sir_Thomas_Lawrence
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Reform_Act_1832
gptkb:Cultural_patronage gptkb:British_monarchy gptkb:Royal_Family gptkb:Westminster_Abbey gptkb:Adelaide_of_Saxe-Meiningen gptkb:Art_and_architecture gptkb:crown Public works Social reforms Royal patronage Public health reforms British Empire expansion Royal Navy reforms Navy reforms |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1765-08-21
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| gptkbp:born |
1765-08-21
August 21, 1765 |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Hannover
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:St._George's_Chapel,_Windsor_Castle
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:William,_Duke_of_Clarence
gptkb:10 gptkb:Victoria,_Princess_Royal gptkb:William,_Duke_of_Gloucester gptkb:Elizabeth,_Queen_of_the_United_Kingdom gptkb:George,_Duke_of_Cumberland gptkb:Mary,_Duchess_of_Gloucester |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
faced political challenges during reign
|
| gptkbp:coronation_cost |
expensive event
|
| gptkbp:crowned |
gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
1830 June 26, 1830 |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in literature
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
1837-06-20
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| gptkbp:depicts |
depicted in paintings
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| gptkbp:died |
1837-06-20
June 20, 1837 |
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Windsor
|
| gptkbp:economy |
reign during economic challenges
|
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I am a sailor, and I will always be a sailor."
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| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Princess_Elizabeth
|
| gptkbp:finale_date |
1830-09-08
September 8, 1831 |
| gptkbp:grandparent |
numerous
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| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Frederick,_Duke_of_York
gptkb:Henry,_Duke_of_Gloucester gptkb:William,_Duke_of_Clarence gptkb:Sophia,_Duchess_of_Edinburgh gptkb:Louisa,_Queen_of_Denmark gptkb:Victoria,_Princess_Royal gptkb:Elizabeth,_Queen_of_the_United_Kingdom gptkb:George,_Duke_of_Cumberland gptkb:Mary,_Duchess_of_Gloucester gptkb:Adelaide,_Queen_of_the_United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
associated with notable figures of the time
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
left a lasting impact on the monarchy
|
| gptkbp:historical_records |
well-documented reign
|
| gptkbp:hobbies |
hunting
|
| gptkbp:house |
gptkb:House_of_Hanover
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William IV
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Victorian_Era
|
| gptkbp:interests |
naval affairs
|
| gptkbp:international_relations |
managed foreign relations carefully
|
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Adelaide_of_Saxe-Meiningen
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Reforming the British Navy
reforming the British monarchy naval career supporting the Reform Act 1832 being the last king of the House of Hanover Promotion of the British Empire Support of the Reform Act 1832 being the last king to be born a prince of Hanover |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Modernization of the monarchy
influenced British monarchy |
| gptkbp:military_rank |
gptkb:Admiral
|
| gptkbp:military_service |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:the_Sailor_King
gptkb:Sailor_King gptkb:The_Sailor_King |
| gptkbp:noble_house |
gptkb:House_of_Hanover
|
| gptkbp:notable_ruler |
gptkb:Great_Britain
|
| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:George_III
gptkb:Charlotte_of_Mecklenburg-Strelitz |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Hannover,_Germany
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| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:London,_England
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| gptkbp:political_impact |
limited due to constitutional monarchy
|
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Whig_Party
|
| gptkbp:portrait |
numerous portraits exist
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:George_IV
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:George_IV
|
| gptkbp:public_art |
maintained a positive public image
|
| gptkbp:reform |
Parliamentary Reform
supported parliamentary reform |
| gptkbp:regnal_name |
gptkb:William_IV
|
| gptkbp:reign |
gptkb:monarchy
7 years |
| gptkbp:reign_end |
1837
|
| gptkbp:reign_start |
1830
|
| gptkbp:relationship_with_parliament |
generally positive
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Buckingham_Palace
gptkb:Windsor_Castle gptkb:Kensington_Palace |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
gptkb:Reform_Act_1832
gptkb:Irish_Reform_Act_1832 gptkb:Poor_Law_Amendment_Act_1834 gptkb:Factory_Act_of_1833 the expansion of the British Empire support for the Factory Acts the establishment of the first public schools the establishment of the first public libraries the introduction of the penny post the establishment of the first public baths Great Reform Act of 1832 support for the establishment of the Natural History Museum support for the establishment of the National Portrait Gallery abolition of slavery in the British Empire establishment of the Metropolitan Police Service involvement in the Greek War of Independence support for the British Empire support for the Church of England support for the Poor Law Amendment Act 1834 support for the Royal Navy support for the abolition of the slave trade support for the development of the British Navy support for the education reform support for the establishment of the Royal Society support for the establishment of the Tate Gallery support for the expansion of the railways support for the establishment of the Imperial War Museum support for the establishment of the National Gallery support for the establishment of the British Museum support for the establishment of the British Film Institute support for the establishment of the Royal Academy of Arts support for the establishment of the British Library support for the establishment of the British Academy support for the establishment of the Victoria and Albert Museum support for the establishment of the Science Museum the establishment of the first public theaters the establishment of the first public sports championships the introduction of the first public swimming pools the introduction of the first public sports broadcasting. the introduction of the first public libraries for children the introduction of the first public sports marketing campaigns the establishment of the first public exhibitions the establishment of the first public gyms the establishment of the first public markets the establishment of the first public museums the first railway in the UK the introduction of the first public art galleries the introduction of the first public concerts the introduction of the first public fairs the introduction of the first public health acts the introduction of the first public parks the introduction of the first public playgrounds the introduction of the first public sports awards the introduction of the first public sports clubs the introduction of the first public sports events the establishment of the first public sports scholarships the establishment of the first public sports competitions the introduction of the first public sports sponsorships the introduction of the first public transport system the introduction of the first public sports tournaments the establishment of the first public sports media coverage the establishment of the first public parks for children the establishment of the first public sports facilities the establishment of the first public sports leagues the establishment of the first public sports endorsements |
| gptkbp:social_behavior |
reign coincided with social changes in Britain
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Queen_Adelaide
gptkb:Adelaide_of_Saxe-Meiningen gptkb:Princess_Adelaide_of_Saxe-Meiningen |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Victoria
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Victoria
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| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:King_of_Hanover
gptkb:King_of_England |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Order_of_the_Garter
gptkb:Queen_Victoria gptkb:Westminster_Abbey gptkb:King_George_III gptkb:Victoria |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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