George III of the United Kingdom (1738 - 1820)
John Trumbull's famous painting of the preparation of the US Declaration of Independence
Battle of Waterloo which saw Britain defeat Napoleon
October 25th 1760: George III becomes King
On this day in 1760, George III became King of Great Britain upon the death of his grandfather George II. George III’s reign saw the union of Britain and Ireland in 1801 and several military conflicts. These conflicts included the Seven Years’ War (where Britain defeated France), the American War of Independence (which saw Britain lose its colonies in North America) and the Napoleonic Wars against revolutionary France. George III suffered from mental illness towards the end of his life, which led to a regency being established with his son George, Prince of Wales as Prince Regent. Upon George III’s death in 1820, his son succeeded him and became George IV.
"Born and educated in this country, I glory in the name of Britain"
- George III in his accession speech to Parliament
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