George IV

American

noun

1762–1830, king of England 1820–30 (son of George III).

George IV British

noun

1762–1830, king of Great Britain and Ireland and also of Hanover (1820–30); regent (1811–20). His father (George III) disapproved of his profligate ways, which undermined the prestige of the crown, and of his association with the Whig opposition

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George IV Bridge was built as a route to connect the centre of Edinburgh - the Royal Mile - over the Cowgate, which was in a valley, to the south side of the city.

From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2024

One of the rarest is a George IV half sovereign from 1821, which is expected to fetch between £2,000 and 2,500.

From BBC ● May 5, 2024

The early rolls were written in Norman French and Latin, with the first version fully in English not until 1820 and the Coronation of George IV.

From BBC ● May 2, 2024

While the King will wear the Imperial State Crown, with its modest 2,868 diamonds, the Queen will wear the George IV Diadem, previously worn by Elizabeth II and Victoria.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2023

In 1821, when George IV embarked at the port of Dunleary, just below Dublin, he "graciously gave permission" that its name might be changed to Kingstown in honour of the event.

From The Charm of Ireland by Stevenson, Burton Egbert

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