George III of Great Britain
1738–1820 (age 82)
Biography
George III reigned as King of Great Britain and Ireland for nearly sixty years, from 1760 until his death in 1820. His long reign witnessed the American Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the emergence of Britain as a global superpower. Known as "Farmer George" for his interest in agricultural improvement, he was a conscientious monarch who took his duties seriously and maintained a strong sense of moral propriety.
George III's legacy is complex and multifaceted, encompassing both achievements in imperial expansion and the challenges of governing during a period of profound social and political change. His final years were marked by periods of mental illness, yet he remained a symbol of stability and continuity for the British nation. He was interred at St George's Chapel, Windsor, the traditional resting place of British monarchs, where his tomb remains a significant historical monument.