George (Noun)
Meaning 1
King of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India from 1936 to 1947; he succeeded Edward VIII (1895-1952).
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Nouns denoting people.
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- King George VI was the King of the United Kingdom and Dominions of the British Empire from 1936 until his death in 1952.
- George VI succeeded his brother Edward VIII to the throne after Edward VIII's decision to step down.
- During the Second World War, King George VI continued to serve as the symbol of British resistance against the Axis powers.
- The reign of King George VI, despite beginning in difficult circumstances, represented an evolution of the British social and class system.
- Throughout his reign, George VI focused on supporting the war efforts, presenting himself as an example of resilience and determination.
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Meaning 2
King of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India from 1910 to 1936; gave up his German title in 1917 during World War I (1865-1936).
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Nouns denoting people.
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- George V was a key figure in modernizing the British monarchy during his reign.
- The reign of King George V was marked by significant changes, including the rise of the Commonwealth.
- As King George V, he oversaw the change in the name of the British royal house from the German-based House of Saxe-Coburg to the House of Windsor.
- King George V's leadership during World War I, including his change of national surname, helped to increase British morale.
- George V and his wife, Queen Mary, had six children, including their eldest son, Edward, who would become King Edward VIII.
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Meaning 3
King of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 1820 to 1830; his attempt to divorce his estranged wife undermined the prestige of the Crown (1762-1830).
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Nouns denoting people.
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- George IV was the eldest son of King George III and had been given the title of Prince of Wales since birth.
- King George IV was not well-liked by his subjects due to several issues, including his attempt to divorce his estranged wife Caroline of Brunswick.
- His attempt to prevent Caroline from becoming queen resulted in the unpopular Pains and Penalties Bill of 1820 which damaged the reputation of King George IV.
- Under King George IV's reign the British Empire continued to expand into different regions of the world through its vast naval power.
- The lavish lifestyle and high levels of debt accrued by King George IV before and during his reign also damaged the prestige of the British monarchy.
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Meaning 4
Elector of Hanover and the first Hanoverian King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 to 1727 (1660-1727).
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Nouns denoting people.
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- George I was proclaimed King of Great Britain and Ireland in 1714, marking the beginning of the Hanoverian dynasty.
- Throughout his reign, George struggled with English, which he never fully mastered due to his German upbringing.
- In response to opposition, George suspended the power of thepeerage and had leaders of the opposition Parliament arrested.
- During his reign, George I removed full authority from his regal powers from the British people's parliament, despite the constitutional laws that gave them that power in Britain.
- George was also active militarily, providing financial support to Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor during the War of the Quadruple Alliance.
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Meaning 5
King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820; the American colonies were lost during his reign; he became insane in 1811 and his son (later George IV) acted as regent until 1820 (1738-1820).
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Nouns denoting people.
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- George III was a king whose reign had a significant impact on the American colonies.
- George III went down in history for leading Britain during the American Revolution.
- George's decision to impose heavy taxes on the American colonies was seen as a start to the conflict.
- King George III was known for his stubborn personality and refusal to compromise.
- The last four years of his reign, George was too sick to rule and was in the care of his own sons.
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Meaning 6
King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760 (1683-1760).
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Nouns denoting people.
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- King George II played a significant role in British politics during his reign from 1727 to 1760.
- George II was instrumental in securing the Hanoverian dynasty's hold on the British throne.
- George II's relationship with his eldest son Frederick was strained due to disagreements on succession and royal duties.
- George was crowned King George II on October 11, 1727, after the death of his father, George I.
- George II was known for his involvement in the War of the Austrian Succession, which he supported until its conclusion.
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Meaning 7
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- According to legend, Saint George is often depicted as a brave warrior who slew a dragon to save a princess.
- George is considered the patron saint of England and appears on the country's national flag.
- In many artworks, Saint George is portrayed as a hero on horseback, triumphant over the defeated dragon.
- George's death as a Christian martyr has made him a revered figure in the annals of Christian history.
- The story of Saint George's valiant fight against the dragon has been retold in countless adaptations and interpretations.