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    George II Augustus Hanover

    Birth: 11-10

    Death: 10-25-1760

    Nickname: King of Great Britain

Biography

George was the only son of King George I and Sophia Dorothea. He married Caroline of Ansbach. He became Prince of Wales when his father was crowned King in 1714. He was succeeded by his grandson, King George III.

Letter References

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, July 28, 1833

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George was the only son of King George I and Sophia Dorothea. He married Caroline of Ansbach. He became Prince of Wales when his father was crowned King in 1714. He was succeeded by his grandson, King George III.
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https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-II-king-of-Great-Britain
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Encylopedia Brittanica
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