King George III's Accomplishments

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King George III was born premature on June 4 1738 and died on January 29, 1820 at 81 years. Throughout his life he suffered from a disease called Porphyria which caused him to have temporary lapses in judgement and episodes of insanity. His parents were Frederick Prince of wales, and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. His wife whom he married was Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, she was the queen of Great Britain and Ireland. King George III and his wife Charlotte had ten sons including George Iv and William Iv, and six daughters. King George III was very shy and very stubborn but well educated in Science and Arts. He became King George III in 1760 following the death of his grandfather. King George III ruled the Great Britain kingdom through

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