George III of the United Kingdom
1738 – 1820 British King of Great Britain and Ireland, later of the United Kingdom (George III)
King who lost the American colonies and reigned during long wars with France.
- Religion
- Anglican
- Affiliations
- House of Hanover; no documented Freemasonry.
George III presided over the loss of the American colonies in the Revolutionary War. His reign saw the union with Ireland in 1801 and the long struggle against Napoleonic France. In his later years he suffered recurring mental illness and a regency was established.
Connections
- family of George IV of the United Kingdom — Father of George IV.