George Ii (Noun)
Meaning
King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760 (1683-1760).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- George II ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland as the King of Great Britain from 1727 until his death in 1760.
- King George II of Great Britain led the country during the War of the Austrian Succession.
- As Elector of Hanover, George II also had influence over European politics outside of Britain.
- During the reign of George II, many important British writers, including Jonathan Swift and Henry Fielding, published their works.
- The king, George II, led the British army at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743.