Royalty · Politics · 1738–1820
Born: 4 June 1738 · Died: 29 January 1820 · Age at death: 81
George III of Great Britain died aged 81. He was born on 4 June 1738 and died on 29 January 1820.
British king for 60 years who lost the American colonies and suffered bouts of mental illness
Did you know?He was the first king from the House of Hanover to be born in England and speak English as his primary language.
George III reigned for 60 years, longer than any British king before him. He was the first of the Hanoverian kings born in Britain and spoke English as his first language. He was devoted to farming, earning the nickname Farmer George. During his reign Britain lost its American colonies. It also defeated Napoleon. He suffered recurring bouts of mental illness. From 1811 his son ruled as Prince Regent. He spent his final years blind and confined at Windsor.
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. During his reign, the Acts of Union 1800 merged Great Britain and Ireland into the United Kingdom.
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British king, 1738–1820
George III was born in London on 4 June 1738.
He became king in 1760.
Britain lost the American colonies in his reign.
He died at Windsor Castle on 29 January 1820, aged 81.
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Did you know?He and Queen Charlotte had 15 children.
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