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George II, 1683 - 1760. Reigned 1727 - 1760 | Page 7 | National Galleries of Scotland Hanoverian Kings, Coronation Robes, King George Ii, History Of Fashion, Military Costumes, Royal History, English Royal Family, King George Iii, Uk History

Born in Hanover, Germany, George II was the last British monarch to be born outside Great Britain. His father succeeded to the British throne in 1714 and made George the Prince of Wales, yet their relationship was fraught and they were notorious for their many conflicts. The prince succeeded to the throne in 1727 but in his early years as king took little control over the government, instead favouring Whig politician Sir Robert Walpole to operate as his Prime Minister. After Walpole’s…

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