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  3. www.britannica.com › biography › George-IIIGeorge III | Biography, Madness, & Facts | Britannica

    Apr 24, 2024 · George III was the son of Frederick Louis, prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. From his parents and their entourage, the young George imbibed an unreasonable dislike of his grandfather, King George II, and of all his policies. George was a child of strong feelings but of slow mental development.

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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_IIIGeorge III - Wikipedia

    George was born during the reign of his paternal grandfather, King George II, as the first son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. Following his father's death in 1751, Prince George became heir apparent and Prince of Wales. He succeeded to the throne on George II's death in 1760.

  5. www.townandcountrymag.com › society › traditionQueen Charlotte and King George III's Family Tree Explained

    May 4, 2023 · King George III, born Prince George William Frederick of Wales on June 4, 1738, was the eldest son of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. His grandfather was King George II.

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  6. www.biography.com › royalty › king-george-iiiGeorge III - Children, Madness & Family - Biography

    Jul 16, 2015 · Shy and Inexperienced, George Becomes King. In 1760, George's grandfather suddenly died, and the 22-year-old became king. A year later, he married Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

  7. www.history.com › topics › european-historyGeorge III - Children, Facts & The American Revolution | HISTORY

    Nov 9, 2009 · George III: Early Reign. George III became king of Great Britain and Ireland in 1760 following his grandfather George II’s death. In his accession speech to Parliament, the 22-year-old...

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  9. www.worldhistory.org › George_III_of_Great_BritainGeorge III of Great Britain - World History Encyclopedia

    Jan 24, 2023 · Prince George thus became king at the age of 23, and he also took on his grandfather's title of Elector of Hanover. George III's coronation was held on 22 September 1761 in Westminster Abbey. The young king was described by the duchess of Northumberland as tall, strong, with fair hair and blue eyes (Cannon, 324).

  10. www.treesofblue.com › king-george-iii-family-treeKing George III Family Tree (1738-1820) - Trees of Blue 2024

    Dec 3, 2021 · George became King George III on 25th October 1760 when his grandfather died. At the time of his accession the official royal residence was St James’s Palace, however, George wanted an establishment with more privacy and purchased Buckingham House.

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