George II of Great Britain

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was George II of Great Britain born?November 9, 1683 (New Style), Hanover
2. When did George II of Great Britain die?October 25, 1760, London
3. What is the preceded by?George I
4. What is the succeeded by?George III (his grandson)
5. Who was George II and where was he born?George II was a king of Great Britain, born Georg August in Hanover, Germany, in 1683.
6. Why did George II spend many summers in Hanover?He was the Elector of Hanover and ruled there directly, spending twelve summers away from Britain.

Hanoverian Dynasty: The royal house that ruled Great Britain from 1714 to 1901, originating from the German state of Hanover.
Act of Settlement: A landmark 1701 British statute dictating the succession to the throne, ensuring a Protestant line of descent.
Jacobitism: A political movement advocating for the restoration of the Stuart dynasty to the British throne.
Elector of Hanover: The title held by the ruler of Hanover, who was also a prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire.