George II of Great Britain

Summary

George II of Great Britain is a human^[1]. Born in Hanover^[2], he… he was born on October 30, 1683^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on October 25, 1760^[5]. He worked as a monarch^[6] and aristocrat^[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Hanover^[2], George II of Great Britain…
• George II of Great Britain passed away in London^[4].
• George II of Great Britain was born on October 30, 1683^[3].
• George II of Great Britain was born on November 10, 1683^[9].
• George II of Great Britain was born on January 1, 1683^[10].
• George II of Great Britain was born on November 9, 1683^[11].
• George II of Great Britain died on October 25, 1760^[5].
• George II of Great Britain died on January 1, 1760^[12].
• Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[13].
• George II of Great Britain's father was George I of Great Britain^[14].
• George II of Great Britain's mother was Sophia Dorothea of Celle^[15].
• George II of Great Britain was married to Caroline of Ansbach^[16].
• A child of George II of Great Britain was Frederick, Prince of Wales^[17].
• A child of George II of Great Britain was Anne, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange^[18].
• A child of George II of Great Britain was Princess Amelia of Great Britain^[19].
• A child of George II of Great Britain was Princess Caroline of Great Britain^[20].
• A child of George II of Great Britain was Prince George William of Great Britain^[21].
• A child of George II of Great Britain was Prince William, Duke of Cumberland^[22].
• George II of Great Britain held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[23].
• George II of Great Britain held citizenship in Electorate of Hanover^[24].
• German was George II of Great Britain's native language^[25].
• George II of Great Britain worked as a monarch^[6].
• George II of Great Britain worked as an aristocrat^[7].
• George II of Great Britain held the position of Monarch of Great Britain^[26].
• George II of Great Britain held the position of King of Ireland^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hanover^[2], George II of Great Britain… Recorded date of birth include October 30, 1683^[3], November 10, 1683^[9], January 1, 1683^[10], and November 9, 1683^[11]. His father was George I of Great Britain^[14]. His mother was Sophia Dorothea of Celle^[15]. German was his native language^[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch^[6] and aristocrat^[7]. Positions held include Monarch of Great Britain^[26], a public office^[28], founded in 1707^[29]; King of Ireland^[27], a noble title^[30], in Kingdom of Ireland^[31], founded in 1542^[32]; Prince-Elector^[33], a historical position^[34]; Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg^[35]; and Duke of Cambridge^[36], a noble title^[37], in Kingdom of England^[38].

Recognition

George II of Great Britain received the Order of the Garter^[39].

Personal Life

George II of Great Britain was married to Caroline of Ansbach^[16]. Children include Frederick, Prince of Wales^[17], an aristocrat^[40], 1707–1751^[41], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[42], awarded the Order of the Garter^[43], specialised in politics^[44]; Anne, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange^[18], an aristocrat^[45], 1709–1759^[46], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[47], specialised in drawing^[48]; Princess Amelia of Great Britain^[19], an aristocrat^[49], 1711–1786^[50], of Holy Roman Empire^[51]; Princess Caroline of Great Britain^[20], an aristocrat^[52], 1713–1757^[53], of Electorate of Hanover^[54]; Prince George William of Great Britain^[21], an aristocrat^[55], 1717–1718^[56], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[57]; and Prince William, Duke of Cumberland^[22], a military officer^[58], 1721–1765^[59], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[60], awarded the Order of the Garter^[61]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism^[62].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 25, 1760^[5] and January 1, 1760^[12]. George II of Great Britain passed away in London^[4]. The cause of death was aortic dissection^[63]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George II of Great Britain include Georgian era^[64], an era^[65], in United Kingdom^[66]; Georgetown^[67], a neighborhood of Washington, D.C.^[68], in United States^[69], founded in 1751^[70]; Georgia^[71], an U.S. state^[72], in United States^[73], founded in 1788^[74]; and University of Göttingen^[75], a campus university^[76], in Germany^[77], founded in 1734^[78], headquartered in Göttingen^[79].

Why It Matters

George II of Great Britain has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[80]

Entities named for him include Georgian era^[64], an era^[65], in United Kingdom^[66]; Georgetown^[67], a neighborhood of Washington, D.C.^[68], in United States^[69], founded in 1751^[70]; Georgia^[71], an U.S. state^[72], in United States^[73], founded in 1788^[74]; and University of Göttingen^[75], a campus university^[76], in Germany^[77], founded in 1734^[78], headquartered in Göttingen^[79].

FAQs

Where was George II of Great Britain born?

George II of Great Britain's place of birth was Hanover^[2].

Where did George II of Great Britain die?

George II of Great Britain died in London^[4].

Who were George II of Great Britain's parents?

George II of Great Britain's father was George I of Great Britain^[14]. George II of Great Britain's mother was Sophia Dorothea of Celle^[15].

Who was George II of Great Britain married to?

George II of Great Britain's spouses include Caroline of Ansbach^[16].

What did George II of Great Britain do for work?

George II of Great Britain worked as monarch^[6] and aristocrat^[7].

What awards did George II of Great Britain receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter^[39].