King george iii biography
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | George III |
| Date of Birth | 04 June 1738 |
| Place of Birth | Norfolk House, London, England |
| Date of Death | 29 January 1820 |
| Place of Death | Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | Great Britain, Kingdom of Ireland |
| Education | Tutored privately at home |
| Profession | Monarch |
| Years of Activity | 1760 - 1820 |
| Brief Information | George III was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820. His reign was the longest of any British monarch before Victoria and the second-longest verifiable reign of any monarch of a sovereign country in history. He oversaw the British defeat in the American War of Independence and the subsequent loss of thirteen colonies. He also presided over the victory in the Napoleonic Wars. |