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Caroline of Ansbach (1683-1737) was the queen of Great Britain and Ireland and the electress of Hanover as the wife of George II. She was known for her political influence, her education, and her friendship with Robert Walpole.
Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach was the wife of King George II of Great Britain (reigned 1727–60). Beautiful and intelligent, she exercised an influence over her husband that was decisive in establishing and maintaining Sir Robert Walpole as prime minister (1730–42).
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May 1, 2014 · Learn how a minor German aristocratic family became the British royal family in the eighteenth century, and how they shaped the nation's culture and politics. Discover the role of Caroline of Ansbach, the wife of George II, in promoting the Enlightenment and patronising the arts.
Mar 1, 2022 · A savvy political tactician, a schemer, a patron and a sex symbol, Caroline of Ansbach's formidable intellect and limitless ambition helped make her one of the most powerful queen-consorts in British history.
Oct 3, 2017 · Learn about the life and achievements of Caroline of Ansbach, the wife of George II and a patron of science and culture. Discover her portrait busts, her scientific experiments, and her legacy at Kensington Palace.
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Caroline of Ansbach was the Queen Consort of George II of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727 to 1737. She had a lot of power and influence over her husband, and disliked their eldest son Frederick, Prince of Wales.
Caroline of Ansbach (1683-1737) was the wife of George I, king of England and Ireland, and the mother of George II. She was a close friend and correspondent of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, the philosopher and mathematician, and supported his claim to be the inventor of the calculus.
