Biography

"George II, in full George Augustus, German Georg August, also called (1706–27) marquess and duke of Cambridge (born Nov. 10 [Oct. 30, Old Style], 1683, Herrenhausen Palace, Hanover—died Oct. 25, 1760, London), king of Great Britain and elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760. Although he possessed sound political judgment, his lack of self-confidence caused him to rely heavily on his ministers, most notable of whom was Sir Robert Walpole."