George I of Great Britain

George I (Georg Ludwig) (28 May 1660 – 11 June 1727) was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) from 23 January 1698, and King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 1 August 1714, until his death. He was also the Archbannerbearer (afterwards Archtreasurer) and a Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire. George I, the first Hanoverian monarch of Great Britain and Ireland, was not a fluent speaker of the English language; instead, he spoke his native German, and was for this ridiculed by his British subjects. During his reign, the powers of the monarchy found themselves diminished; the modern system of government by a Cabinet underwent development. During the later years of his reign, actual power was held by a de facto Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.

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28 May - 1660 - 11 June - 1727 - Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg - 23 January - 1698 - King of Great Britain - King of Ireland - 1 August - 1714 - Prince Elector - Holy Roman Empire - Hanoverian - Great Britain - Ireland - English language - German - Cabinet - Prime Minister - Sir Robert Walpole

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