George William Frederick was born premature on June 4, 1738 at Norfolk House, St. James’ Square, London, England.
He received private tuition from a young age. He was taught numerous subjects including natural sciences and the languages of French and German.
He had to take on great responsibilities from a young age, he became the Duke of Edinburgh in 1751 when his father passed away and shortly afterwards, he was given the title of Prince of Wales by his Grandfather, George II. At this time, he also came in line to the throne, and of course, had to make preparations for his future life as King of Great Britain and Ireland.
He rose to the throne upon his Grandfather's, King George II's, sudden death on October 25, 1760. He became King George III of Great Britain and Ireland. Following the union of the countries he ruled over, his title changed on January 1, 1801 to King George III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
He married Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz on September 8, 1761. The couple were crowned at Westminster Abbey and they went on to enjoy a long and happy 50 year marriage together. They had fifteen children in total; 9 sons and 6 daughters!
During his reign, he had to deal with many conflicts involving his countries. The Seven Years' War began in 1755, before he became King George III of Great Britain and Ireland. It didn't end until 1764 by which time France was defeated by Great Britain.
During the conflicts of the Seven Years' War, King George III was a very young king, he was strongly advised by Prime Ministers, Lord Bute and his successor, George Grenville, from 1763.
The aftermath of the Seven Years' War left Great Britain financially unstable. George Grenville concluded that the American colonies should pay Great Britain for providing troops to help protect North America. He figured that the American colonies had benefited from the outcome of the Seven Years' War.
: King George III's eldest son, the Prince of Wales and Prince Regent, succeeded him as King when he died on January 29, 1820. He became King George IV.
King George III died on January 29, 1820, little more than one year following the death of his wife Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He died at Windsor Castle, England, following severe bouts of insanity. He was buried in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on February 16, 1820.
He received private tuition from a young age. He was taught numerous subjects including natural sciences and the languages of French and German.
He had to take on great responsibilities from a young age, he became the Duke of Edinburgh in 1751 when his father passed away and shortly afterwards, he was given the title of Prince of Wales by his Grandfather, George II. At this time, he also came in line to the throne, and of course, had to make preparations for his future life as King of Great Britain and Ireland.
He rose to the throne upon his Grandfather's, King George II's, sudden death on October 25, 1760. He became King George III of Great Britain and Ireland. Following the union of the countries he ruled over, his title changed on January 1, 1801 to King George III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
He married Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz on September 8, 1761. The couple were crowned at Westminster Abbey and they went on to enjoy a long and happy 50 year marriage together. They had fifteen children in total; 9 sons and 6 daughters!
During his reign, he had to deal with many conflicts involving his countries. The Seven Years' War began in 1755, before he became King George III of Great Britain and Ireland. It didn't end until 1764 by which time France was defeated by Great Britain.
During the conflicts of the Seven Years' War, King George III was a very young king, he was strongly advised by Prime Ministers, Lord Bute and his successor, George Grenville, from 1763.
The aftermath of the Seven Years' War left Great Britain financially unstable. George Grenville concluded that the American colonies should pay Great Britain for providing troops to help protect North America. He figured that the American colonies had benefited from the outcome of the Seven Years' War.
: King George III's eldest son, the Prince of Wales and Prince Regent, succeeded him as King when he died on January 29, 1820. He became King George IV.
King George III died on January 29, 1820, little more than one year following the death of his wife Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He died at Windsor Castle, England, following severe bouts of insanity. He was buried in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on February 16, 1820.