George III of Great Britain
King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820 (1738–1820).
The record
George III of Great Britain was a King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820. Born on 24 May 1738 in Norfolk House, Britain died on 29 January 1820 in Windsor Castle at the age of 81.
Positions held include Duke of Edinburgh (1751–1760), heir apparent (1751–1760) and Monarch of Great Britain (1760–1801). Honours include Knight of the Garter.
With a Wikipedia article in 108 languages, George III of Great Britain is No. 276 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 May 1738, Norfolk House
- Died
- 29 January 1820, Windsor Castle (aged 81)
- Country
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Known as
- Art collector, patron of the arts, ruler
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- English, German
- Children
- 15
- Wikipedia editions
- 108
Did you know
Was 13 when first duke of Edinburgh (1751).
Lived to 81.
Two people in the Index born in Norfolk House, with Princess Elizabeth of Great Britain.
Has a Wikipedia article in 108 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1751–1760Duke of Edinburgh
- 1751–1760Heir apparent
- 1760–1801Monarch of Great Britain
- 1760–1801King of Ireland
- 1760–1806Prince-Elector
- 1760–1814Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
- 1801–1820Monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- 1814–1820King of Hanover
Connections
- FatherFrederick, Prince of Wales
- MotherPrincess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha
- SpouseCharlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
- SpouseHannah Lightfoot
- SiblingPrincess Augusta of Great Britain
- SiblingPrince Edward, Duke of York and Albany
- SiblingPrincess Elizabeth of Great Britain
- SiblingPrince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh
- SiblingPrince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn
- SiblingPrincess Louisa of Great Britain
- SiblingPrince Frederick of Great Britain
- SiblingCaroline Matilda of Great Britain
11 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1749
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