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George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 until his death in 1820. The Acts of Union 1800 unified Great Britain and Ireland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with George as its king.
Jun 10, 2024 · George III, the controversial British monarch known for his long reign and struggles with mental illness, played a pivotal role in shaping Britain’s political landscape during a time of significant global change.
- John Steven Watson
He became heir to the throne on the death of his father in 1751, succeeding his grandfather, George II, in 1760. He was the third Hanoverian monarch and the first one to be born in England and to use English as his first language.
Jul 16, 2015 · King George III ruled the British kingdom through turbulent times, including the American Revolutionary War, after which the colonies gained independence.
King George III (born George William Frederick, 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 to 1 January 1801, when he became King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death.
Read a biography about King George III. Discover how he lost the American colonies during his reign.
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George III was made King of Great Britain and Ireland on 25th October 1760 and the Duke and Prince Elector of Hanover on the death of his grandfather, George II. Later, he would be known as George III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the Act of Union, and the King of Hanover, a title he received in 1714.
