George III Trivia Quiz

Answer: 1760

George III was twenty-two when, in 1760, he succeeded to the throne.
George became the third British monarch of the House of Hanover, but the first to be born in Britain and use English as his first language.

Answer: Charlotte Sophia

King George married Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was a German princess. On September 8, 1761, they were married in the royal chapel at St. James' Palace in London. Later they were both crowned at Westmister Abbey. It turned out to be a very happy marriage. King George was always loyal to his wife even at social events.

Answer: 15

At the start of the American Revolution, King George had 10 children. Ultimately he would have 15 in total. King George's children included George IV, Frederick the Duke of York, William IV, Charlotte the Queen of Württemberg, Edward Augustus the Duke of Kent, Princess Augusta Sophia, Elizabeth the Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg, Ernest Augustus I of Hanover, Augustus Frederick the Duke of Sussex, Adolphus the Duke of Cambridge, Mary the Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Sophia, Prince Octavius, Prince Alfred, and Princess Amelia.

Answer: farming

Socially awkward at court, he preferred going to his farms at Windsor, dressed in farmer's clothes. In a way Windsor was a getaway place for King George to relax away from court life and political events.

Answer: Handel

George III's favorite musician was Handel. However he did listen to some of Bach's music, and took delight in hearing the boy Mozart perform at several occasions.

Answer: Canaletto

Art was one of King George's passions. Canaletto was an Italian painter. King George collected lots of his artwork. Other artists that he collected included Poussin and Raphael.

Answer: In his later life

The "madness" of King George did not start until later in his life, twenty years after the American Revolution. Some historians believe it was porphyria, a hereditary disease not identified until the 20th century.

Answer: Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria was the daughter of King George's fourth son, Edward Augustus, the Duke of Kent. She would become queen after two of his sons who had the throne died without leaving legitimate children.

Answer: he was nearsighted

King George was nearsighted! He had very poor vision and could read text only if it was close to his face.

Answer: January 29, 1820

King George died on January 1820, in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, after suffering from his madness.

According to Wikipedia, "George lived for 81 years and 239 days and reigned for 59 years and 96 days - in each case, more than any other English or British monarch until that point."