George III of Great Britain
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George III of Great Britain
Summary
George III of Great Britain is a human[1]. His place of birth was Norfolk House[2]. He was born on May 24, 1738[3]. He died in Windsor Castle[4]. He died on January 29, 1820[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], patron of the arts[7], ruler[8], politician[9], and aristocrat[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- George III of Great Britain was born in Norfolk House[2].
- George III of Great Britain died in Windsor Castle[4].
- George III of Great Britain was born on May 24, 1738[3].
- George III of Great Britain was born on January 1, 1738[12].
- George III of Great Britain died on January 29, 1820[5].
- George III of Great Britain is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor[13].
- George III of Great Britain's father was Frederick, Prince of Wales[14].
- George III of Great Britain's mother was Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha[15].
- Among George III of Great Britain's spouses was Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[16].
- George III of Great Britain was married to Hannah Lightfoot[17].
- A child of George III of Great Britain was George IV of the United Kingdom[18].
- A child of George III of Great Britain was Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany[19].
- A child of George III of Great Britain was William IV[20].
- A child of George III of Great Britain was Charlotte, Princess Royal[21].
- A child of George III of Great Britain was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn[22].
- A child of George III of Great Britain was Princess Augusta Sophia of the United Kingdom[23].
- George III of Great Britain held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[24].
- George III of Great Britain held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[25].
- English was George III of Great Britain's native language[26].
- George III of Great Britain worked as an art collector[6].
- George III of Great Britain worked as a patron of the arts[7].
- George III of Great Britain worked as a ruler[8].
- George III of Great Britain worked as a politician[9].
- George III of Great Britain worked as an aristocrat[10].
- George III of Great Britain worked as a monarch[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Norfolk House[2], George III of Great Britain… Recorded date of birth include May 24, 1738[3] and January 1, 1738[12]. His father was Frederick, Prince of Wales[14]. His mother was Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha[15]. English was his native language[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include art collector[6], patron of the arts[7], ruler[8], politician[9], aristocrat[10], and monarch[27]. Positions held include Monarch of Great Britain[28], a public office[29], founded in 1707[30]; King of Ireland[31], a noble title[32], in Kingdom of Ireland[33], founded in 1542[34]; monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35], a historical position[36], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37], founded in 1801[38]; King of Hanover[39], a historical position[40], in Kingdom of Hanover[41], founded in 1814[42]; Prince-Elector[43], a historical position[44]; and Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[45].
Recognition
George III of Great Britain received the Knight of the Garter[46].
Personal Life
Spouses include Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[16], an art collector[47], 1744–1818[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49], specialised in art[50] and Hannah Lightfoot[17]. Children include George IV of the United Kingdom[18], an art collector[51], 1762–1830[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[54]; Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany[19], a military personnel[55], 1763–1827[56], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[57], awarded the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[58]; William IV[20], a monarch[59], 1765–1837[60], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[61], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[62]; Charlotte, Princess Royal[21], an aristocrat[63], 1766–1828[64], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[65], awarded the Royal Family Order of King George IV[66]; Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn[22], a military personnel[67], 1767–1820[68], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[69], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[70]; and Princess Augusta Sophia of the United Kingdom[23], an aristocrat[71], 1768–1840[72], of United Kingdom[73]. Religious affiliations include Anglicanism[74] and Lutheranism[75].
Death and Burial
George III of Great Britain died on January 29, 1820[5]. He died in Windsor Castle[4]. The cause of death was disease[76]. Burial took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George III of Great Britain include Strait of Georgia[77], a strait[78], in Canada[79]; George Town[80], a city[81], in Cayman Islands[82]; George Street[83], a road[84], in Australia[85]; Psalterium Georgii[86], a former constellation[87]; Georgian era[88], an era[89], in United Kingdom[90]; Fort Regent[91], an archaeological site[92], in Jersey[93], founded in 1806[94]; Georgetown[95]; and King George Sound[96].
Why It Matters
George III of Great Britain has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[97]
Entities named for him include Strait of Georgia[77], a strait[78], in Canada[79]; George Town[80], a city[81], in Cayman Islands[82]; George Street[83], a road[84], in Australia[85]; Psalterium Georgii[86], a former constellation[87]; Georgian era[88], an era[89], in United Kingdom[90]; and Fort Regent[91], an archaeological site[92], in Jersey[93], founded in 1806[94].
FAQs
Where was George III of Great Britain born?
George III of Great Britain was born in Norfolk House[2].
Where did George III of Great Britain die?
George III of Great Britain passed away in Windsor Castle[4].
Who were George III of Great Britain's parents?
George III of Great Britain's father was Frederick, Prince of Wales[14]. George III of Great Britain's mother was Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha[15].
Who was George III of Great Britain married to?
George III of Great Britain's spouses include Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz[16] and Hannah Lightfoot[17].
What did George III of Great Britain do for work?
George III of Great Britain worked as art collector[6], patron of the arts[7], ruler[8], politician[9], and aristocrat[10].
What awards did George III of Great Britain receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[46].