George IV of England
George IV of England was the son of King George III. He became Regent in 1811, upon the deterioration of his father's mental health, ascending to the throne in 1820.1 His reign was characterized by personal excess. He had many mistresses and spent lavishly. However, he also instigated many architectural projects and began the library at the British Museum.2
Fast Facts
- Born: 1762
- Died: 1830
- Spouses: Maria Fitzherbert, Caroline of Brunswick
- Daughter: Princess Charlotte
- Reign: 1820-18302
- Succeeded by: His brother, William IV
The Napoleonic Wars
The Napoleonic Wars were fought between France, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, and Britain, Spain, Portugal, Russia and the German states from 1803 to 1815. Napoleon was attempting to expand his territory. Britain contributed naval power to important battles such as the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The Napoleonic Wars ended when Napoleon lost the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.3
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