George IV
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| George IV | |||||
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| King of the United Kingdom and Hanover | |||||
| File:George IV by Thomas Lawrence.jpg Portrait by Thomas Lawrence, 1822 | |||||
| Reign | 29 January 1820 – 26 June 1830 | ||||
| Coronation | 19 July 1821 | ||||
| Predecessor | George III | ||||
| Successor | William IV | ||||
| Born | 12 August 1762 St James's Palace, London, England | ||||
| Died | 26 June 1830 (aged 67) Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England | ||||
| Burial | 15 July 1830 | ||||
| Spouse | Caroline of Brunswick | ||||
| Issue | Princess Charlotte of Wales | ||||
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| House | House of Hanover | ||||
| Father | George III | ||||
| Mother | Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz | ||||
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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. He was the eldest son of George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
George was born at St James's Palace, London, and was the eldest of the nine sons of George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He was educated privately and at Trinity College, Cambridge.
Regency[edit | edit source]
George served as Prince Regent from 1811 to 1820 during his father's final mental illness. His regency was marked by victory in the Napoleonic Wars in Europe.
Reign[edit | edit source]
George IV ascended the throne in 1820 following the death of his father, George III. His reign was marked by his extravagant lifestyle and the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his role in the construction of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton and the remodelling of Buckingham Palace.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
George IV married Caroline of Brunswick in 1795, but the marriage was unhappy, and they lived separately after the birth of their only child, Princess Charlotte of Wales.
Death and Legacy[edit | edit source]
George IV died on 26 June 1830 at Windsor Castle and was succeeded by his brother, William IV. He was buried in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. His legacy includes his contributions to the arts and architecture, as well as his controversial personal life.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- George III
- William IV
- Caroline of Brunswick
- Princess Charlotte of Wales
- House of Hanover
- Napoleonic Wars
- Catholic Emancipation
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