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George IV (George Augustus Frederick; 12 August 1762 – 26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death in 1830.
- 29 January 1820 – 26 June 1830
- Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
George IV, king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from January 29, 1820, previously the sovereign de facto from February 5, 1811, when he became regent for his father, George III, who had become insane. Learn more about George IV in this article.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
House of York. Coat of arms of King Edward IV of England (as Duke of York), adopted in lieu of his paternal arms: Quarterly of 4: 1: Lionel, Duke of Clarence (royal arms of King Edward III, undifferenced); 2&3: de Burgh; 3: Mortimer. This emphasised his claim to seniority over the House of Lancaster. The House of York was a cadet branch of the ...
- Extinct
- Richard III of England
- 1385; 638 years ago
- Edmund of Langley
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Jan 26, 2023 · George IV of Great Britain (r. 1820-1830) was the fourth of the Hanoverian monarchs. He first reigned as Prince Regent from 1811 for his mad father George III of Great Britain (r. 1760-1820). George IV was an unpopular monarch for his many love affairs and overspending, but he was a great patron of the arts and architecture.
- Mark Cartwright
George IV, orig. George Augustus Frederick, (born Aug. 12, 1762, London, Eng.—died June 26, 1830, Windsor, Berkshire), King of the United Kingdom (1820–30) and king of Hanover (1820–30). The son of George III, he earned his father’s ill will by his extravagances and dissolute habits, contracting a secret marriage that was annulled by his father.
George IV (George Augustus Frederick; August 12, 1762 – June 26, 1830) was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from January 29, 1820 until his death. He had earlier served as The Prince Regent when his father, George III , suffered from a relapse into insanity from an illness that is now suspected to have been ...
Jan 29, 2020 · History. The Controversial King: The Rise of George IV. By Jessica Storoschuk. 29th January 2020. On 29 January 1820, George IV ascended the throne to become the King of Great Britain. The...
