Cartoon of George IV of Great Britain

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Mark Cartwright
by James Gillray
published on 24 January 2023
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A 1792 cartoon by James Gillray showing the future George IV of Great Britain (r. 1820-30). George was fond of over-eating and drinking and his obesity here is in stark contrast to his official portraits. (Library of Congress)

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Gillray, J. (2023, January 24). Cartoon of George IV of Great Britain. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16937/cartoon-of-george-iv-of-great-britain/

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