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Georges
George I
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Born on 28 May 1660 in Hanover, in what is now Germany.
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Son of Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and Sophia of the Palatinate (a granddaughter of James I of England).
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Became King of Great Britain and Ireland on 1 August 1714, after the death of Queen Anne.
Ascended the throne due to the Act of Settlement 1701, which ensured a Protestant succession.
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Faced Jacobite rebellions (especially the 1715 uprising) that tried to restore the Catholic Stuarts to the throne.
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His reign saw the rise of Robert Walpole, considered Britain's first Prime Minister.
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Maintained alliances to balance power in Europe, especially against France and Spain.
No major wars directly involving Britain during his reign, but diplomatic tensions and minor conflicts occurred.
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Died on 11 June 1727 in Osnabrück, Germany, during a visit to his homeland.
Buried in the Leineschloss, Hanover.
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Helped lay the groundwork for a constitutional monarchy, where the king had limited powers.
Viewed as distant and foreign by many Britons, but his reign brought political stability.
George II
Birth – George II was born on November 10, 1683, in Hanover (Germany), as the son of George I and Sophia Dorothea of Celle.
Marriage – He married Caroline of Ansbach in 1705. Their marriage was considered successful and produced several children, including the future George III.
Accession to the throne – George II became King of Great Britain and Ireland on June 11, 1727, after the death of his father, George I.
War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748) – George II played a role in this major European conflict, supporting Austria against France and Prussia.
Battle of Dettingen (1743) – George II personally led British troops in battle, becoming the last British monarch to lead troops in battle.
The Jacobite Rising (1745) – This was an attempt by Charles Edward Stuart ("Bonnie Prince Charlie") to restore the Stuart monarchy. It was defeated at the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
Development of the Prime Minister's role – During his reign, the power of the monarchy declined, and the modern role of the Prime Minister became more established, especially under Sir Robert Walpole, often considered the first Prime Minister.
Death of Queen Caroline – Caroline of Ansbach died in 1737, which deeply affected George II.
Colonial Expansion – His reign saw the expansion of British colonies in North America and the foundation of the colony of Georgia in 1732, named in his honor.
Death – George II died on October 25, 1760, becoming the last British monarch to be buried at Westminster Abbey. He was succeeded by his grandson, George III.
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