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(June 4, 1738 - January 29, 1820)
George III was a king and ruler of the United Kingdom
and Ireland from 1760 until he died in 1820. George III's
contribution as king was winning the Seven Years' War
between the French. The British Empire would expand
North America with the 13 colonies and north of New
France, which is modern-day Canada. However, the legacy
of George III would dwindle as the 13 colonies won
their independence against the British, which is now
modern-day U.S.A. During the last decade of George III's
rule as king, he would be in rage and mentally ill due to his
age, and he earned the nickname "The Mad King."
GEORGE III
George III's coronation
An portrait of king George III's
coronation in 1752.
Article: The story of George III's coronation.
Source: Town & Country
Prince George
A pastel art of George, Prince of Wales.
This was before he became king of
the British Empire.
Article: Top 10 facts about George III.
Source: The Royal Family
Seven Years' War Victory
British troops declaring victory
during the Seven Years' War. England's
land had expanded across the globe.
Video: The Seven Years' War.
Source: CrashCourse
Taxes on American colonies
England owe a lot of debt after the
Seven Years War. To own it, England
begin taxing the colonies, starting
with the Stamp Act of 1765.
Article: The Stamp Act of 1765.
Source: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Old George III
A portrait of the old George III. He died
at the age of 81 due to mental illness
and a disorder called porphyria.
Article: The madness of George III.
Source: Historic Royal Palace