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)
King of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India from 1936 to 1947; he succeeded Edward VIII (1895-1952)
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)
King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760 (1683-1760)
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Examples for "George II "
Examples for "George II "
1 The new colony was called Georgia, in honor of King George II .
2 France is the author of it, as an Anti-Pragmatic war; George II .
3 Bob-wigs, minor and major, came in during the reign of George II .
4 That George I. hated his heir is well known; and George II .
5 He was a natural born king and succeeded his grandfather, George II .
Other meanings for "george" 1 Councillor George Wood said their main priority was to ensure public safety.
2 Romanian State Secretary George Ciamba also said Switzerland's new limits were unfortunate.
3 Ten years ago today George Harrison died at the age of 58.
4 Police spokesman George Kimoti said 13 officers were missing following the attack.
5 The figures follow a difficult seven days for finance minister George Osborne.
6 Pangalos expressed a personal political view, government spokesman George Petalotis told reporters.
7 George Osborne's recent budget cut the funds available for energy efficiency programmes.
8 Today George Osborne wouldn't say how many jobs this package would cost.
9 Attorney-General George Brandis earlier on Tuesday urged the Opposition to change course.
10 Yes, yes, of course, George of all people would attract such stories.
11 She said: I don't think the King George told us much, really.
12 Singer George Michael was today charged with possession of cannabis, police said.
13 No use whatever.' To Lloyd George , they were 'the most contemptible nation'.
14 The environment secretary, George Eustice, will meet food industry representatives on Monday.
15 George Osborne has presented his first Budget without regard for coalition partners.
16 Kurt'll probably ask you to help him bump off George next week.
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