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  1. Born12 August 1762 · St James's Palace, London, England
    Died26 June 1830 (aged 67) · Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England
    SpouseCaroline of Brunswick · (m. 1795; died 1821)
    George IV: A Bad Husband and Son?
    George IV: A Bad Husband and Son?
    King George IV had a reputation for being one of the most detested British monarchs. He was also a man of exquisite taste who influenced the culture of his age. But what was his family life like?
    Early life

    George was born at St James's Palace, London, on 12 August 1762, the first child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. As the eldest son of a British sovereign, he automatically became Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Ro… See more

    Regency crisis of 1788

    In the summer of 1788, the King's mental health deteriorated, possibly as the result of the hereditary disease porphyria. He nonetheless discharged some of his duties and declared Parliament prorogued from 25 September … See more

    Marriage and mistresses

    Prince George's debts continued to climb, and his father refused to aid him unless he married his cousin Princess Caroline of Brunswick. In 1795, the prince acquiesced, and they were married on 8 April 1795 at the … See more

    Regency

    In late 1810, the King's mental health once again broke down, following the death of his youngest daughter, Princess Amelia. Parliament agreed to follow the precedent of 1788; without the King's consent, the Lord Chanc… See more

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