King of Hanover
Also known as: King of Hanover, Hanover, King
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Show in diary 2 mentions Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-13
Identity
The last King of Hanover, whose son visits Nice in February 1874. Hanover was annexed by Prussia in 1866, ending the kingdom.Diary References
1874
- February 13: Marie mentions "Le fils du roi de Hanovre est à Nice" and is curious about him. She initially thinks the prince is "joli comme le jour" but when she sees him, he looks like "un affreux cadavre."
Context
- Deposed royal family living in exile after 1866
- Part of international aristocracy wintering in Nice
- Son represents fallen German royalty
- Marie's immediate curiosity about royal visitors
- Disappointment when reality doesn't match expectations
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