What was King George III known for?

George III was the longest-ruling monarch of Great Britain up to that time. He is known for losing America to revolution and going insane later in life. read more

King George III is most well known for being the King of England during the American Revolutionary War. Throughout his life he suffered from temporary lapses in judgment and episodes of insanity. He had a very loving and devoted wife who would stand by his side through it all. read more

George III worked for an expedited end to the Seven Years’ War (1756-63), taking a position that forced his influential war minister William Pitt the Elder (who wanted to broaden the conflict) to resign in 1761. read more

George III (1738-1820) is remembered most for the loss of the American colonies during his reign. King George III was, up until the reign of Queen Victoria, England's longest-ruling monarch, ruling for 59 years and overseeing Britain's victory in the Seven Years' War. read more

George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of the two countries on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death in 1820. read more