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Bookmark or Share- George II | Biography, Successor, & Facts | BritannicaGeorge II, king of Great Britain and elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760. Although he possessed sound political judgment, his lack of self-confidence caused him to rely heavily on his ministers, most notable of whom was Sir Robert Walpole. Learn more about George II’s life and reign in this article.
- George II of Great Britain - WikipediaGeorge II (George Augustus; German: Georg August; 30 October / 9 November 1683 – 25 October 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 until his death in 1760.
- George II of Great Britain - World History EncyclopediaWhat was King George II known for? King George II was known for ending the Jacobite rebellion in 1645 and growing the British Empire through several wars on four continents. Who succeeded George II? Because his eldest son had already died, George II was succeeded by his grandson who became George III of Great Britain.
- King George II - Historic UKKing George II The second Hanoverian monarch, King George II ascended the British throne on his detested father’s death on 11th June 1727. His reign saw wars at home (Jacobite Rebellion of 1745) and abroad…
- George II summary | BritannicaBelow is the article summary. For the full article, see George II . George II, orig. George Augustus German Georg August, (born Nov. 10, 1683, Herrenhausen Palace, Hanover—died Oct. 25, 1760, London, Eng.), King of Great Britain and elector of Hanover (1727–60). His father, the elector of Hanover, became George I of England; he succeeded ...
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