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George II (George Augustus; German: Georg August; 30 October / 9 November 1683 [a] – 25 October 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg ( Hanover) and a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 ( O.S.) until his death in 1760.
7 de may. de 2024 · George II, king of Great Britain and elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760. Although he possessed sound political judgment, his lack of self-confidence caused him to rely heavily on his ministers, most notable of whom was Sir Robert Walpole. Learn more about George II’s life and reign in this article.
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30 de ene. de 2023 · George II, at the age of 60, was the last British sovereign to fight alongside his soldiers, at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743 in Germany, against the French.
20 de ene. de 2023 · What was King George II known for? King George II was known for ending the Jacobite rebellion in 1645 and growing the British Empire through several wars on four continents. Who succeeded George II? Because his eldest son had already died, George II was succeeded by his grandson who became George III of Great Britain.
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Key facts about King George II who was born October 30, 1683, reigned (1727 - 1760) including biography, historical timeline and links to the British royal family tree.
YearEvent1727George II succeeds his father, George I.1729Charles Wesley founds the Methodists at ...1732A royal charter is granted for the ...1732Lord Frederick North bornBorn 1683, Herrenhausen Palace [Hanover] Died 1760, Kensington Palace. George II was the only son of George I; like his father, after his accession he continued to spend much time in Hanover. In 1705 he married Caroline of Ansbach (died 1737); their children included Frederick, Prince of Wales, and William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland.
George II, orig. George Augustus German Georg August, (born Nov. 10, 1683, Herrenhausen Palace, Hanover—died Oct. 25, 1760, London, Eng.), King of Great Britain and elector of Hanover (1727–60). His father, the elector of Hanover, became George I of England; he succeeded him in both roles in 1727.
