State Council of Hanover

In 1848 he was succeeded by Prime Minister Alexander Levin von Bennigsen.

From 1856 the constitution was changed again, and the President was henceforth appointed at the discretion of the King.

Johann Caspar von der Wisch served as President of the council from 1856 to 1865.

In addition to its President the State Council consisted of the cabinet ministers and the highest-ranking civil servants as full members.

In addition the King appointed other individuals as associate members.