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George I, (1660-1727), King of Great Britain and Ireland, and Elector of Hanover
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Surname: | George I |
Gender: | Male |
Date: | 1660-1727 |
Title: | King of Great Britain and Ireland, and Elector of Hanover |
History: | Great-grandson of James I (through his mother, the Electress Sophia of Hanover). Elector of Hanover from 1698. In Aug 1714 became king of Great Britain and Ireland, in succession to Anne as Protestant heir of the Stuarts (under the Act of Settlement of 1701 which ensured Protestant succession). Crowned 20 Oct 1714. Died June 1727 and was succeeded by only son, George II. |
Biography: | ODNB link for George, I (1660-1727) King of Great Britain and Ireland |
References: | DNB; NCA Rules |
Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/P275981 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P136096 ) |
Online related resources | Bibliography of British and Irish History link for I George |
Number | Description | Held by | Reference | Further information |
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1702-1727: private papers
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Royal Archives
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GEO
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NRA 43931 Royal
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1715-31: misc letters and papers
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New York Public Library: Manuscripts and Archives Division
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MssCol 1313
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NRA 20038
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letters (6) to Earl of Loudon
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Huntington Library
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See Guide 1982
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1708-10: letters (9) to Abraham Stanyan
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British Library, Manuscript Collections
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Add MS 63093
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an account of the misunderstanding between George, Elector of hanover, and his lady
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Victoria & Albert (V&A) Museum, National Art Library
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Forster Collection
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NRA 38887 Forster
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Record creator | Description of relationship | Dates | Category of relationship | |
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father/son
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Family
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