10 Interesting George King George III Facts

Thursday, February 13th 2014. | People


George King George III facts indeed may become so much beneficial for those who want to recognize about this King. He was so much famous compared to any other kings of Britain.  Learning the facts can really help you to find fun facts and trivia about this king.

George King George III Facts 1: the throne

First fact is about the time when King George III got his throne. It was in 1760 actually. He was in the age of 22 when he got his throne. In fact, he became the 3rd British monarch of the House of Hanover. He also the first King who were born in Britain and using English as mother tongue.

George King George III Facts 2:  Charlotte Sophia

He married Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She was a German princess. The date of marriage was on September 8, 1761. The place where they got married was in royal chapel at the Palace of St. James in London. He really was loyal to his wife.

KING George III

KING George III

George King George III Facts 3:  the children

King George III had 15 children. He had 10 in the time of American Revolution and 5 more children later. You can review the name of his children from different source out there.

George King George III Facts 4: Arthur L.Jackson

He also collaborated with Arthur L.Jackson in the same year of “Swanee”. Besides Arthur, he also gained collaboration from Buddy De Sylva. They together complete “La, La Lucille” which is their Broadway musical. Later in the next 4 years, he wrote more than 45 songs.

KING George III

KING George III

George King George III Facts 5: hobbies

He had certain hobby such as farming. He really loved to dress in farmer’s clothes and went to his farm. It was in Windsor. Such farm became the place where he gained relaxation.

George King George III Facts 6: favorite musician

King George III had favorite musician. It was Handel. He also loved to listen to Bach’s and also Mozart’s.

George King George III Look

George King George III Look

George King George III Facts 7: art collection

He had the collection of art by Canaletto. Art was also the passion of King George III. Canaletto actually was an Italian painter. The king collected many artwork of him. The king also collected artwork from Raphael and Poussin.

George King George III Facts 8:  madness

He was famous of his madness as well. The reason was because of hereditary disease such as porphyria.  The disease wasn’t identified until the 20th century.

George King George III Pic

George King George III Pic

George King George III Facts 9: eyesight

He had certain type of eyesight such as nearsighted. He had poor vision and only able to read if it was closely to his face.

George King George III Facts 10: the death

He died in January 29, 1820. He reason was because of his madness.

George King George III

George King George III

The facts about George King George III you can gather from any different sites as well. There are still many other facts you should know about him.


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