When was George III born?

George III was born on 24 May 1738 in Norfolk House.

What positions has George III held?

Positions held by George III include: King of Hanover (1814–1820); monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1820); Monarch of Great Britain (1760–1801); King of Ireland (1760–1801); Prince-Elector (1760–1806).

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George III

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820 (1738–1820)

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George III was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 until his death in 1820. He was concurrently duke and prince-elector of Hanover in the Holy Roman Empire before becoming King of Hanover on 12 October 1814. He was the first monarch of the House of Hanover who was born in Great Britain, spoke English as his first language, and never visited Hanover.

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Born: 24 May 1738 wd
Place of birth: Norfolk House wd
Died: 29 January 1820 wd
Place of death: Windsor Castle wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: art collector, patron of the arts, ruler, politician, aristocrat, monarch wd
Spouse: Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Hannah Lightfoot wd

Positions held wd

King of Hanover (12 October 1814 – 29 January 1820)
monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1 January 1801 – 29 January 1820)
Monarch of Great Britain (25 October 1760 – 1 January 1801)
King of Ireland (25 October 1760 – 1 January 1801)
Prince-Elector (25 October 1760 – 6 August 1806)
Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (25 October 1760 – 12 October 1814)
heir apparent (31 March 1751 – 25 October 1760)
Duke of Edinburgh (20 March 1751 – 25 October 1760)

Awards wd

Knight of the Garter (1749)

Questions

When was George III born?: George III was born on 24 May 1738 in Norfolk House.
What positions has George III held?: Positions held by George III include: King of Hanover (1814–1820); monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1820); Monarch of Great Britain (1760–1801); King of Ireland (1760–1801); Prince-Elector (1760–1806).

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