George IV of the United Kingdom
Monarch
1762 – 1830
Who was George IV of the United Kingdom?
George IV was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and king of Hanover following the death of his father, George III, on 29 January 1820, until his own death ten years later. From 1811 until his accession, he served as Prince Regent during his father's final mental illness.
George IV led an extravagant lifestyle that contributed to the fashions of the Regency era. He was a patron of new forms of leisure, style and taste. He commissioned John Nash to build the Royal Pavilion in Brighton and remodel Buckingham Palace, and Sir Jeffry Wyattville to rebuild Windsor Castle. He was instrumental in the foundation of the National Gallery and King's College London.
He had a poor relationship with both his father and his wife, Caroline of Brunswick, whom he even forbade to attend his coronation. He introduced the unpopular Pains and Penalties Bill in a desperate, unsuccessful attempt to divorce his wife.
For most of George's regency and reign, Lord Liverpool controlled the government as Prime Minister.
We need you!
Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web!
- Born
- Aug 12, 1762
St James's Palace - Also known as
- Γεώργιος Δ΄
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Caroline of Brunswick
(1795/04/08 - ) - Maria Fitzherbert
(1785/12/15 - )
- Caroline of Brunswick
- Children
- Lived in
- London
- Died
- Jun 26, 1830
Windsor Castle - Resting place
- St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
Citation
Use the citation below to add to a bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"George IV of the United Kingdom." Biographies.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 8 May 2024. <https://www.biographies.net/people/en/george_iv_of_the_united_kingdom>.
Discuss this George IV of the United Kingdom biography with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In