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George IV (George Augustus Frederick; 12 August 1762 – 26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death in 1830.
Sep 17, 2024 · George IV, king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from January 29, 1820, previously the sovereign de facto from February 5, 1811, when he became regent for his father, George III, who had become insane. Learn more about George IV in this article.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
George IV was 48 when he became Regent in 1811, as a result of the illness of his father, George III. He succeeded to the throne in January 1820. He had secretly and illegally married a Roman Catholic, Mrs Fitzherber, in 1785.
Jan 26, 2023 · The Prince Regent, already 58 years old, became George IV of Great Britain and Ireland, and like his predecessors, he took on the title of King of Hanover. His extravagant coronation ceremony – 25 times more expensive than his father's – was held on 19 July 1821 in Westminster Abbey.
- Mark Cartwright
- King George IV is known for serving as Prince Regent for his mad father George III, for refusing to allow his wife to be crowned queen, and for bei...
- Queen Victoria was the niece of George IV, her father being that king's younger brother.
- George IV was not a popular king because of his treatment of his wife, his many affairs, and his habit of acquiring large debts.
George became king in 1820. He visited Hanover in 1821 and his visit to Scotland the following year was the first by a British monarch since 1650. His interest in government was sporadic and he...
When he became king, George IV had refused to recognise her as queen and had had her name omitted from the Book of Common Prayer. Nevertheless, Queen Caroline arrived at Westminster Abbey and demanded to be let in, only to be met with a refusal.
Timeline 1820 - 1830. Name: King George IV. Full Name: George Augustus Frederick. Born: August 12, 1762 at St. James Palace. Parents: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Relation to Charles III: 4th great-granduncle. House of: Hanover. Ascended to the throne: January 29, 1820 aged 57 years. Crowned: July 19, 1821 at Westminster Abbey.
