George III of the United Kingdom

George III (George William Frederick) (4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820)

Legacy

Whilst tremendously popular in Britain, George III was hated by the rebellious colonists. The United States Declaration of Independence held him personally responsible for the political problems faced by the United States. The Declaration does not blame either Parliament or the ministers. Exposure to the views expressed in the Declaration has led the American public to perceive George III as a tyrant.

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George III's insanity is the subject of the film The Madness of King George (1994), which was based on the play The Madness of George III by Alan Bennet. The film concerns George's first bouts of insanity. George III was portrayed by Nigel Hawthorne, who received the Laurence Olivier Award and was nominated for an Academy Award for his role.

Related Topics:
The Madness of King George - 1994 - Alan Bennet - Nigel Hawthorne - Laurence Olivier Award - Academy Award

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Statues of George III can be seen today (amongst other locations) in the courtyard of Somerset House in London, and also in Weymouth, Dorset, in England which he popularised as a seaside resort (one of the first in England). a statue of George III was pulled down in New York at the beginning of the War of Independence in 1776 and two engravings of its destruction still exist today.

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