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Meanings of George in English

Portuguese
são jorge
Catalan
sant jordi
Spanish
san jorge

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

são jorge
Spanish
jorge

King of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India from 1936 to 1947; he succeeded Edward VIII (1895-1952)

jorge
Spanish
jorge iv

King of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 1820 to 1830; his attempt to divorce his estranged wife undermined the prestige of the Crown (1762-1830)

jorge iv
Spanish
jorge

King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760 (1683-1760)

jorge
Synonyms
Examples for "George II"
Examples for "George II"
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The new colony was called Georgia, in honor of King George II.
A Brief History of the United States
2
France is the author of it, as an Anti-Pragmatic war; George II.
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 12 — Modern History
3
Bob-wigs, minor and major, came in during the reign of George II.
Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820)
4
That George I. hated his heir is well known; and George II.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 64, February, 1863 / A Maga...
5
He was a natural born king and succeeded his grandfather, George II.
Remarks
Usage of George in English
1
Councillor George Wood said their main priority was to ensure public safety.
Radio NZ
2
Romanian State Secretary George Ciamba also said Switzerland's new limits were unfortunate.
Reuters
3
Ten years ago today George Harrison died at the age of 58.
Radio NZ
4
Police spokesman George Kimoti said 13 officers were missing following the attack.
The Irish Times
5
The figures follow a difficult seven days for finance minister George Osborne.
Reuters
6
Pangalos expressed a personal political view, government spokesman George Petalotis told reporters.
Reuters
7
Today George Osborne wouldn't say how many jobs this package would cost.
The Guardian
8
Attorney-General George Brandis earlier on Tuesday urged the Opposition to change course.
Radio NZ
9
Yes, yes, of course, George of all people would attract such stories.
The sherlockian
10
She said: I don't think the King George told us much, really.
The Guardian
11
Singer George Michael was today charged with possession of cannabis, police said.
The Irish Times
12
No use whatever.' To Lloyd George, they were 'the most contemptible nation'.
The white war: life and death on the italian front 1915-1919
13
The environment secretary, George Eustice, will meet food industry representatives on Monday.
The Guardian
14
Kurt'll probably ask you to help him bump off George next week.
The Pilo Family Circus
15
He look a little better today than he did yesterday, George said.
Wench: a novel
16
Factbox: What changes are companies making in response to George Floyd protests?
Reuters
Translations for George
Catalan
sant jordi