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George I died on 11/22 June 1727 during one of his visits to Hanover, and his son succeeded him as king and elector at the age of 43. George II decided not to travel to Germany for his father's funeral, which far from bringing criticism led to praise from the English who considered it proof of his fondness for England.
May 7, 2024 · George II (born November 10 [October 30, Old Style], 1683, Herrenhausen Palace, Hanover—died October 25, 1760, London) was the king of Great Britain and elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760.
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Jan 20, 2023 · George II died of a heart attack on 25 October 1760 in Kensington Palace. He was 76, significantly older than many other males managed to reach in the House of Hanover. He had presided over a difficult reign at home and abroad, but Britain ended stronger than when he had first sat on the throne.
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Mar 10, 2020 · The death of King George II In November 1760, the King of Great Britain rose early as was his custom and drank his habitual cup of chocolate. He then went to use his commode on wheels, and minutes later was discovered slumped on the floor, dead.
Dec 8, 2021 · As has been described numerous times, on the morning of October 25, 1760, the King arose from bed, had a cup of hot chocolate, and went alone to his privy for a bowel movement. His valet heard a loud crash and found him unresponsive on the floor, his only sign of trauma being a cut on his face presumably related to his fall.
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George died on 25 October 1760. Frederick had died in 1751, leaving George's grandson to inherit the throne.
Apr 27, 2021 · As Britain ascended the ranks in the international sphere of power, George’s health declined and in October 1760 he died at the age of seventy-six. Prince Frederick had predeceased him nine years earlier and so the throne passed to his grandson. George II had reigned during a turbulent time of transition for the nation.
