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Birth
George was born in London at Norfolk House June 4, 1738 -
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George III Life
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Death of Fredrick, Prince of Wales
Fredrick died unexpectedly from a lung injury, and George became heir apparent to the throne. He inherited one of his father's titles and became the Duke of Edinburgh. -
George II's Death
George succeeded to the crown when his grandfather, George II, died suddenly on 25 October 1760 -
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George III Reign
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Marriage
On September 8, 1761 in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, the King married Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. -
George IV Birth
George III's first born son, George IV is born and later becomes the heir to his throne -
American Revolution
The American Revolution began when armed conflict between British regulars and colonial militiamen broke out in New England in April 1775. The colonies eventually wrote the declaration of independence to free themselves from british rule. At the end of the American Revolution, George III gained the name "the King who lost America." -
French Revolutionary War
The French Revolutionary war began in 1789, in which the French monarchy had been overthrown. This war led to the defeat of Napoleon. -
Death of Princess Amelia
Due to the death of his daughter, Princess Amelia, George III became greatly depressed, which was believed to be the cause of his illness. -
The Later years of George III's life
By 1810, George had become the most popular he had ever been, however, he was slowly becoming blind and he was becoming very sick. In the later years of his life, He eventually went completely blind, almost deaf, and suffered from dementia. -
Death
George III died at Windsor Castle at 8:38 pm on 29 January 1820
