George IV of Great Britain (r. 1820-1830) was the fourth of the Hanoverian monarchs. He first reigned as Prince Regent from 1811 for his mad father George III of Great Britain (r. 1760-1820). George IV was an unpopular monarch for his many love affairs and overspending, but he was a great patron of the arts and architecture. He was succeeded by his younger brother William IV of Great Britain (r. 1830-1837).
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12 Aug 1762Future George IV of Great Britian is born in St. James’ Palace.
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1785Prince George, future George IV, marries the actress Maria Fitzherbert without his father's permission.
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1787Prince George, future Geroge IV, commissions the building of Brighton's Royal Pavilion.
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8 Apr 1795After his first marriage is considered invalid, Prince George, future George IV, marries Caroline of Brunswick-Wolferbüttel.
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7 Jan 1796Charlotte Augusta, daughter of Prince George, future George IV, is born.
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1803 - 1815The Napoleonic Wars.
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6 Feb 1811Prince George becomes Prince Regent for his father George III of Great Britain after his mental illness worsens.
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18 Jun 1815Britain and Prussia defeat Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, ending the Napoleonic Wars.
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6 Nov 1817Charlotte Augusta, daughter of Prince George, future George IV, dies during childbirth.
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1820 - 1830Reign of George IV of Great Britain.
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19 Jul 1821The lavish coronation of George IV of Great Britain is held in Westminster Abbey.
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Aug 1822George IV of Great Britain becomes the first Hanoverian monarch to visit Scotland.
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1824Foundation of the National Gallery in Britain.
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26 Jun 1830George IV of Great Britain dies of illness at Windsor Castle.
