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George III of Great Britain

Norfolk House, 4 Jun 1738 – Windsor Castle, 29 Jan 1820

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About George III

George III: Monarchy Across Britain and Hanover

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The collection records George III’s birth in 1738 at Norfolk House and his death in 1820 at Windsor Castle. His parents were Frederick, Prince of Wales, and Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. 1234

George III ruled as monarch of Great Britain and, following the political union, as monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. These two titles trace the transformation of the monarchy during his reign. 567

The family record links George III to Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. A summary in the collection describes him as the first Hanoverian monarch born in Great Britain, speaking English as his first language and never visiting Hanover. 78

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Facts and their sources

  • Born4 Jun 1738, Norfolk Housenot verified1 source
  • MarriedCharlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitznot verified1 source
  • MarriedHannah Lightfootnot verified1 source
  • Titleheir apparent, 1751–1760or King of Ireland, 1760–1801 · Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1760–1814 · Monarch of Great Britain, 1760–1801 · monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1801–1820 · King of Hanover, 1814–1820 · Duke of Edinburgh, 1751–1760 · Prince-Elector, 1760–1806not verified1 source
  • TitleDuke of Edinburgh, 1751–1760or King of Ireland, 1760–1801 · Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1760–1814 · Monarch of Great Britain, 1760–1801 · monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1801–1820 · King of Hanover, 1814–1820 · heir apparent, 1751–1760 · Prince-Elector, 1760–1806not verified1 source
  • TitleDuke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1760–1814or King of Ireland, 1760–1801 · Monarch of Great Britain, 1760–1801 · monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1801–1820 · King of Hanover, 1814–1820 · Duke of Edinburgh, 1751–1760 · heir apparent, 1751–1760 · Prince-Elector, 1760–1806not verified1 source
  • TitleKing of Ireland, 1760–1801or Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1760–1814 · Monarch of Great Britain, 1760–1801 · monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1801–1820 · King of Hanover, 1814–1820 · Duke of Edinburgh, 1751–1760 · heir apparent, 1751–1760 · Prince-Elector, 1760–1806not verified1 source
  • TitleMonarch of Great Britain, 1760–1801or King of Ireland, 1760–1801 · Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1760–1814 · monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1801–1820 · King of Hanover, 1814–1820 · Duke of Edinburgh, 1751–1760 · heir apparent, 1751–1760 · Prince-Elector, 1760–1806not verified1 source
  • TitlePrince-Elector, 1760–1806or King of Ireland, 1760–1801 · Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1760–1814 · Monarch of Great Britain, 1760–1801 · monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1801–1820 · King of Hanover, 1814–1820 · Duke of Edinburgh, 1751–1760 · heir apparent, 1751–1760not verified1 source
  • Titlemonarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1801–1820or King of Ireland, 1760–1801 · Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1760–1814 · Monarch of Great Britain, 1760–1801 · King of Hanover, 1814–1820 · Duke of Edinburgh, 1751–1760 · heir apparent, 1751–1760 · Prince-Elector, 1760–1806not verified1 source
  • TitleKing of Hanover, 1814–1820or King of Ireland, 1760–1801 · Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, 1760–1814 · Monarch of Great Britain, 1760–1801 · monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1801–1820 · Duke of Edinburgh, 1751–1760 · heir apparent, 1751–1760 · Prince-Elector, 1760–1806not verified1 source
  • Died29 Jan 1820, Windsor Castlenot verified1 source
  • FatherFrederick, Prince of Walesnot verified1 source
  • MotherPrincess Augusta of Saxe-Gothanot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 4 Jun 1738

    Born in Norfolk House

  2. 1751–1760

    Heir apparent

  3. 1751–1760

    Duke of Edinburgh

  4. 1760–1814

    Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

  5. 1760–1801

    King of Ireland

  6. 1760–1801

    Monarch of Great Britain

  7. 1760–1806

    Prince-Elector

  8. 1762–1783

    15 children are born

  9. 1801–1820

    Monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

  10. 1814–1820

    King of Hanover

  11. 29 Jan 1820

    Dies in Windsor Castle, aged 81

Family

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Children · 15

During his lifetime

He lived through 10 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Norfolk House.

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The 1730s · George III is born in Norfolk House

In the news1739

The Hard Winter 1739

The hard winter of 1739 brought extreme weather that caused rising poor rates, widespread destitution, and higher mortality rates.

At the table

Beer was common for all classes

Beer was a standard drink even for children, with working men often receiving an allowance of up to a gallon per day as part of their wages. Midday dinner for workers typically consisted of bread, beer, and cheese or fatty bacon.

What people wore

Maintaining two outfits for respectability

Ordinary people aimed to own at least two complete outfits, saving the better set for Sundays and holidays to demonstrate respectability.

Getting around

Common travel by foot, horse, or wagon

Most ordinary travel was done on foot, by saddle horse, or via hired pack-horse carriages, with horse-drawn wagons serving as a slow but cheap option for poorer travelers. Passenger stagecoaches were also available, though they were often uncomfortable and suffered from poor road conditions.

What it cost

Costs of meat and bread provisions

Butcher's meat cost 1s. 10d. per stone in 1729. Bread prices fluctuated, but in 1745, one penny could purchase 15 ounces and 9/16 of bread.

Music

Cost of musical instruments for amateurs

While professional instruments like harpsichords were expensive, costing 35 to 50 guineas, amateur musicians could purchase violins for £2 to £3 or an oboe for less than £2.

Daily life

Lighting homes without modern matches

Candles were essential for light as there were no matches; people used flint and steel to strike a light, and brass candlesticks with snuffers were common household items.