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George IV (George Augustus Frederick; 12 August 1762 – 26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death in 1830.
George IV (George Augustus Frederick; August 12, 1762 – June 26, 1830) was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from January 29, 1820 until his death.
17 wrz 2024 · George IV (born August 12, 1762, London, England—died June 26, 1830, Windsor, Berkshire) was the king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover from January 29, 1820, to June 26, 1830.
6 wrz 2016 · On the night of his death, George retired to his chambers and that chair-cum-bed in the company of his friend, Sir Jonathan Wathen-Waller. It was in this very chair that the man Byron labelled “the Leviathan of the haut ton ” died on 26 June 1830, his body exhausted.
Died: 26th June 1830 (aged 67), Windsor Castle, Berkshire Reign: 5th February 1811- 29th January 1820 (as Regent) and 29th January 1820-26th June 1830 (as King) Parents: George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Predecessor: George III (father) Successor: William IV (brother) Spouse: Caroline of Brunswick (1795-1821)
He died on 26 June 1830. His only child, Princess Charlotte had died in childbirth in 1817, so the crown passed to George's brother who became William IV.
Caroline died on 7 August 1821. Much of George's reign was spent at Windsor Castle, though he did become involved in a number of the political issues of the time. By the mid 1820s, his lifestyle was taking a toll on his health, and he died in 1830.
