George II of Great Britain

George II (George Augustus) (10 November 1683–25 October 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) and Archtreasurer and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 until his death. He was the second British monarch of the House of Hanover, and the last British monarch to personally lead his troops into battle.

References

• British Broadcasting Corporation. (2004). "George II."
• "George II." (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica, 11th ed. London: Cambridge University Press.
• Nichols F. Observations concerning the body of His Late Majesty. Philos Trans Lond. 1761;52:265-274.

11 June1727 –25 October1760

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11 June - 1727 - 25 October - 1760

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