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George IV | Biography, Successor, Facts & Death
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George IV | Biography, Successor, Facts & Death

George IV (Born on August 12, 1762, in London - Died on June 26, 1830, in Windsor) was the King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 29 January 1820 until his death. From 1811 until his accession he was Prince Regent during the mental illness of his father George III.George had an extravagant life that contributed to fashion during the Regency Period, being the patron of many forms of pleasure, style, and taste. He had a bad relationship with his father, accumulated large debts, and had several lovers, with the main and most enduring being Maria Fitzherbert.He was forced to marry in 1795 with his cousin Carolina of Brunswick; the two disliked each other and separated shortly after the birth of their daughter Carlota of Wales the following year. Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liver...