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Introduction

George III (1738-1820), King of Great Britain and Ireland (1760-1820), Elector (1760-1814) and then King (1814-1820) of Hanover. He was born in London on June 4, 1738, the second child, and eldest son, of Frederick Louis (1707-1754), Prince of Wales, and his wife Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha (d. 1772).