King George III
Table of contents
Introduction page 1
Childhood page 2
The Revolutionary War page 2
Later life page 3
Conclusion page 3
Sources page 4
King George III, among many other British rulers was one of
the most interesting. He was the King of England for fifty-nine
years, longer than any king or queen before him. The
American Revolution occurred during his reign. Sadly, as he
got older, he went crazy, blind, and deaf.
the most interesting. He was the King of England for fifty-nine
years, longer than any king or queen before him. The
American Revolution occurred during his reign. Sadly, as he
got older, he went crazy, blind, and deaf.
Childhood
On June 4th 1738, King George III was born, sadly he was
not supposed to live, so he was baptized that same day. As a
child he was taught by private tutors. By age eight, he could
speak English, German, and French almost fluently. One of
his favorite tutors was the Third Earl of Bute, who helped him
overcome his shyness and taught him about what to do as a
king. Sadly, in 1751, his father died leaving him second in line
as king. When George was 18, his grandfather invited him to
live at St. James’s Palace, but he turned down the offer.
not supposed to live, so he was baptized that same day. As a
child he was taught by private tutors. By age eight, he could
speak English, German, and French almost fluently. One of
his favorite tutors was the Third Earl of Bute, who helped him
overcome his shyness and taught him about what to do as a
king. Sadly, in 1751, his father died leaving him second in line
as king. When George was 18, his grandfather invited him to
live at St. James’s Palace, but he turned down the offer.
The Revolutionary War
Being the King of England, George was a major role player in
the Revolutionary War. He thought that since the British
government spent tons of money protecting the thirteen
colonies during the French and Indian War, (some call it the
Seven Year War) England could tax the American Colonies.
One of the most famous taxes was the Stamp Act. The
Stamp Act meant that the colonists, when they bought
various paper products, would have to buy a stamp to prove
that they paid a tax to the British government. Lots of
colonists were not happy about the taxes. As a result, the
colonists started a war against Great Britain.
the Revolutionary War. He thought that since the British
government spent tons of money protecting the thirteen
colonies during the French and Indian War, (some call it the
Seven Year War) England could tax the American Colonies.
One of the most famous taxes was the Stamp Act. The
Stamp Act meant that the colonists, when they bought
various paper products, would have to buy a stamp to prove
that they paid a tax to the British government. Lots of
colonists were not happy about the taxes. As a result, the
colonists started a war against Great Britain.
Later life
After the American Revolution, George III started what I think
of as a slump. The public didn't like him as much, and he
went mad in 1778. He had to be kept in a straight jacket and
suffered through different treatments. After about a year, he
recovered. In 1804, he went mad again and recovered again.
Sadly, he went insane for the last time in 1810. In 1820, he
died blind, deaf, and mad. Scientists think that his illnesses
might have been caused by porphyria, a metabolic disorder.
However, more recent studies of samples of his hair, suggest
a poisoning from medicines and cosmetics.
of as a slump. The public didn't like him as much, and he
went mad in 1778. He had to be kept in a straight jacket and
suffered through different treatments. After about a year, he
recovered. In 1804, he went mad again and recovered again.
Sadly, he went insane for the last time in 1810. In 1820, he
died blind, deaf, and mad. Scientists think that his illnesses
might have been caused by porphyria, a metabolic disorder.
However, more recent studies of samples of his hair, suggest
a poisoning from medicines and cosmetics.
In conclusion, King George III was very interesting to study.
He did lots in his life. He was the King of Britain during the
American Revolution and went blind, deaf, and mad towards
the end of his life.
He did lots in his life. He was the King of Britain during the
American Revolution and went blind, deaf, and mad towards
the end of his life.
Sources
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