George IV

British noble (1762-1830); King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 1820

George IV (born as George Augustus Frederick on 12 August 1762, died on 26 June 1830) was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death. The Regency, George's nine-year time as "Prince Regent", which started in 1811 and ended with George III's death in 1820, included winning the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. George IV's only daughter died before he did, so his younger brother became King William IV of the United Kingdom.

George IV
Portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1822.
King of the United Kingdom and Hanover
Reign29 January 1820 – 26 June 1830
Coronation19 July 1821
PredecessorGeorge III
SuccessorWilliam IV
Born(1762-08-12)12 August 1762
St James's Palace, London, England
Died26 June 1830(1830-06-26) (aged 67)
Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England
Burial
Spouse
(m. 1795; died 1821)
IssuePrincess Charlotte Augusta of Wales
Full name
George Augustus Frederick
HouseHouse of Hanover
FatherGeorge III
MotherCharlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Early life

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George IV was born on August 12, 1762, in London. His parents were George III and Charlotte Sophia. He enjoyed fun activities such as racing and dancing.

George IV became king on January 29, 1820. Prior to that, he served as regent from February 5, 1811, because his father, George III, was unwell.

Personal life

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George IV led a lavish lifestyle. He had strained relationships with his father and his wife, Caroline. He secretly married Maria Fitzherbert, but their marriage was not recognized. Eventually, he married his cousin, Caroline.

George IV passed away on June 26, 1830. His health suffered due to excessive drinking and being overweight. He spent his final years in seclusion at Windsor Castle.

Ancestors

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George IV of the United Kingdom s ancestors in three generations
George IV of the United Kingdom Father:
George III of the United Kingdom
Paternal Grandfather:
Frederick, Prince of Wales
Paternal Great-grandfather:
George II of Great Britain
Paternal Great-grandmother:
Caroline of Ansbach
Paternal Grandmother:
Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha
Paternal Great-grandfather:
Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg
Paternal Great-grandmother:
Magdalena Augusta of Anhalt-Zerbst
Mother:
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Maternal Grandfather:
. Duke Charles Louis Frederick of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Prince of Mirow
Maternal Great-grandfather:
Adolf Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Maternal Great-grandmother:
Christiane Emilie of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen
Maternal Grandmother:
Princess Elizabeth Albertine of Saxe-Hildburghausen
Maternal Great-grandfather:
Ernest Frederick I, Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen
Maternal Great-grandmother:
Sophia Albertine of Erbach-Erbach

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