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Bookmark or Share- George IV of Great Britain - World History EncyclopediaGeorge IV of Great Britain (r. 1820-1830) was the fourth of the Hanoverian monarchs. He first reigned as Prince Regent from 1811 for his mad father George III of Great Britain (r. 1760-1820). George IV was an unpopular monarch for his many love affairs and overspending, but he was a great patron of the arts and architecture.
- George IV - WikipediaGeorge 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. At the time of his accession to the throne, he was acting as prince regent for his father, King George III , having done so since 5 February 1811 ...
- George IV | Biography, Wife, Coronation, & Facts | BritannicaGeorge 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.
- George IV - Historic UKGeorge IV – as a prince and then a king – would never have had an ordinary life. Yet even with this in mind, it would seem that his life was more than usually extraordinary. He was both ‘The First Gentleman of Europe’ and an object of contempt and ridicule.
- George IV summary | BritannicaGeorge IV, orig. George Augustus Frederick, (born Aug. 12, 1762, London, Eng.—died June 26, 1830, Windsor, Berkshire), King of the United Kingdom (1820–30) and king of Hanover (1820–30). The son of George III, he earned his father’s ill will by his extravagances and dissolute habits, contracting a secret marriage that was annulled by ...
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