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George II, (1683-1760), King of Great Britain and Ireland; Electoral Prince of Hanover
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| Surname: | George II |
| Gender: | Male |
| Date: | 1683-1760 |
| Title: | King of Great Britain and Ireland; Electoral Prince of Hanover |
| History: | Only son of George I. Married in 1705 to Caroline of Brandenburg-Anspach. As Electoral Prince of Hanover, distinguished himself at Oudenaarde, 1708. Created Prince of Wales, 1714. Succeeded to the throne in June 1727; crowned 11 Oct 1727. His victory at Dettingen in 1743 in the War of the Austrian Succession was the last battle commanded by a British monarch. Died Oct 1760 and succeeded by grandson, George III. |
| Biography: | ODNB link for George, II (1683-1760) King of Great Britain and Ireland |
| References: | DNB; NCA Rules |
| Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/P275991 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P136060 ) |
| Online related resources | Bibliography of British and Irish History link for II George |
| Number | Description | Held by | Reference | Further information |
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1702-1760: private papers
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Royal Archives
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GEO
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NRA 43931 Royal
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1727-30: establishment book
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British Library, Manuscript Collections
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Dep 9904
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See Annual Return 2000
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1730-52: corresp
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Nottingham University Library, Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections
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Ne
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NRA 7411 Pelham
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1754-56: letters to Lord Holland
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British Library, Manuscript Collections
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Add MS 51375
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letters (68) to CH Williams
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Lewis Walpole Library
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NRA 22338 Walpole Library
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letters (24) to Earl of Loudon
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Huntington Library
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See Guide 1982
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son/father
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1707-1751
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Family
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| 2 |
father/son
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Family
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