George III, King of Great Britain, was born on June 4, 1738, and died on January 29, 1820. He was the grandson of George I of Hanover and ascended the throne in 1760, ruling for 60 years, the second longest reign in British history. During his reign, Britain experienced the Industrial Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, which had a profound impact on both Britain and the world.
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