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  1. 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.

  2. Hace 3 días · 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 IIs life and reign in this article.

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  3. 30 de ene. de 2023 · George II (r. 1727-1760) 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. Like his father, for much of his reign George's political options were limited by the strength of the Jacobite cause with which many of the Tories ...

  4. 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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  5. 13 de ago. de 2020 · Read a biography about King George II. Discover how he expanded the British empire during his reign.

  6. George II presented the Old Royal Library, accumulated over many centuries, to the newly-founded British Museum in 1757 (and now held in the British Library). This was a collection of valuable manuscripts and about 9,000 printed books.

  7. 27 de abr. de 2021 · History Magazine. History UK. History of Britain. Share article. King George II. The second Hanoverian monarch, King George II ascended the British throne on his detested father’s death on 11th June 1727. His reign saw wars at home (Jacobite Rebellion of 1745) and abroad… Jessica Brain. 13 min read.