History of Hanover dates back to 1150. Hanover earned the status of city in 1241. Since 1946, the city is the capital of Lower Saxony, one of the districts of Germany. The city bears a rich cultural and traditional.
Hanover History
Throughout the ages the city was associated with the Holy Roman Empire, an independent kingdom, an electorate and a subordinate province within the Kingdom of Prussia. In 1636, the city was home to the Royal House of Guelph. However in 1866, the territory of Hanover was separated from the Kingdom of Prussia. Hanover was formed by uniting several divisions of the dynasties of the Duchy of Brunswick- Luneburg.
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Hanover was ruled by successive Electorates from the later part of the 17th century. Duke Ernest Augustus was the first Elector of the city. He was selected for the post by King Leopold I. Leopold was the only Roman Emperor at that time. Under the new system, the territory of Hanover cannot be further subdivided.
Hanover came under French occupation in 1803. It became a part of the Kingdom of Westphalia. The English King George III allowed Hanoverian ministers to operate in exile from London. The practice continued until 1814.
The Kingdom of Hanover came into existence in October 1814. The Kingdom increased its territories by a strategic relationship with Prussia. In 1866 Prussia annexed Hanover and the city became the Province of Hanover.
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