George III

noun

1. 1738–1820, king of England 1760–1820 (grandson of George II).

George III

noun

1. George III17381820MBritishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1738–1820, king of Great Britain and Ireland (1760–1820) and of Hanover (1814–20). During his reign the American colonies were lost. He became insane in 1811, and his son acted as regent for the rest of the reign

George III

1. The king of Britain during the American Revolutionary War . He was known for insisting on royal privilege. The stubbornness of George and of his government officials is often blamed for the loss of the thirteen colonies that became the United States. In Britain itself, however, prosperity increased greatly while he was king, and Canada and India were made British possessions.

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His father, Richard (Kevin McNally), is a local magistrate loyal to George III.

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They, in turn, surprised him with a feast that would almost make King George III feel at home.

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She is believed to be the first monarch to atend a cabinet meeting since King George III.

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The Queen is the patron of The Royal Academy of Arts, which was founded by George III in 1768.

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Queen Caroline happened to be the younger sister of King George III.

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George III lost not only his revolted colonies, but also the dearer prize for which he fought, personal government.

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George III., however, desired to be more than a contrivance for fixing the great seal to official documents.

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George III discarded the low boots and leggings for knee-boots, but these were soon given up for low boots and long trousers.

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George III., always consistent and always wrong, strenuously opposed this extension of the popular rights.

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George III., who came nearest, died a few months before the completion of his sixty years' period.

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