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King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover from 1727 to 1760 (1683-1760)

1. 1683-1760, king of England 1727-60 (son of George I).

2. 1890-1947, king of Greece 1922-23 and 1935-47.

George II [George II]

(1683–1760) king of Great Britain and Ireland (1727–60). He was the only son of ↑George I and, like his father, was not very interested in the government of Britain, allowing the development of the ↑constitutional monarchy. He was, however, interested in the army, and fought against the French in the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–48). He was the last British king to lead his army into a battle.