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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. At the time of his accession to the throne, he was acting as prince regent for his father, King George III , having done so since 5 February 1811 ...
- 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
Jan 26, 2023 · What is King George IV known for? King George IV is known for serving as Prince Regent for his mad father George III, for refusing to allow his wife to be crowned queen, and for being a patron of the arts.
- Mark Cartwright
George IV (r. 1820-1830) George IV was 48 when he became Regent in 1811, as a result of the illness of his father, George III. He succeeded to the throne in January 1820. He had secretly and illegally married a Roman Catholic, Mrs Fitzherber, in 1785.
Read a biography about King George IV who was a patron of architecture. Discover why he was famous for his dissolute lifestyle.
Budget. £238,000. Participants. King George IV. Great Officers of State. Archbishops and Bishops Assistant of the Church of England. Garter Principal King of Arms. Peers of the Realm. The coronation of George IV as King of the United Kingdom took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 19 July 1821.
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Below is the article summary. For the full article, see George IV . 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).
