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George II of Great Britain

George II was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Archtreasurer and Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 until his death.George was the last British monarch born outside Great Britain. He was born and brought up in Northern Germany...

Timeline of Events

1727

10.11.1727

George II and Caroline of Ansbach are crowned King and Queen of Great Britain.

1743

6.27.1743

War of the Austrian Succession: Battle of Dettingen: On the battlefield in Bavaria, George II personally leads troops into battle. The last time that a British monarch would command troops in the field.

1749

5.19.1749

King George II of Great Britain grants the Ohio Company a charter of land around the forks of the Ohio River.