King George III Curious Facts

• He was the longest reining of the British Monarchs in the House of Hanover .



• He succeeded his grandfather, King George II after his father had died in 1750.



• Had a disease called porphyria



• King George ended the 9 year war with France



• His son succeeded him, even though he haven't died yet



• He had 15 sons and daughters



• King George married a German Princess called Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg- Strelitz.



• His grandaughter was Queen Victoria, daughter of his fourth son Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent.



• He loved Handel's music and Cannalleto's paintings.



• His hobbie was farming



• Buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle January 29, 1820 (age 81)