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Prince George William of Great Britain

St James's Palace, 1717 – Kensington Palace, 17 Feb 1718

10 facts1 source

Facts and their sources

  • Born1717, St James's PalaceRecords disagree1 source
  • EventInfant deathnot verified1 source
  • Died17 Feb 1718, Kensington PalaceRecords disagree1 source
  • FatherGeorge II of Great Britainnot verified1 source
  • MotherCaroline of Ansbachnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1717

    Born in St James's Palace

  2. 17 Feb 1718

    Dies in Kensington Palace

Family

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Parents

During his lifetime

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1710s · Prince is born in St James's Palace

In the news1715

The Riot Act 1715

The Riot Act was passed, allowing authorities to disperse groups of 12 or more people gathered for unlawful purposes.

Getting around

Around 1725–1749

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.

At the table

Around 1725–1749

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.

War of the Spanish Succession. Europe’s powers fought for thirteen years over who would inherit the Spanish throne; a Bourbon kept it, and Britain gained Gibraltar.In Europe · 1701–1714

War of the Spanish Succession. Europe’s powers fought for thirteen years over who would inherit the Spanish throne; a Bourbon kept it, and Britain gained Gibraltar.

DavidDijkgraaf · CC0

What people wore

Around 1725–1749

Typical working-class female attire

Working-class women typically wore a shift, petticoat, and gown, often accessorized with an apron to protect their clothes during daily labor.

Music

Around 1725–1749

Masked performers singing for eggs and beer

Groups known as pace-eggers would travel from house to house wearing masks and fantastic costumes, singing and dancing in exchange for rewards like eggs and strong beer.

Daily life

Around 1725–1749

Varied schooling for children

There was no national education system, and children might attend a variety of settings ranging from charitable schools for the poor to private grammar schools.