George II
1683–1760, king of England 1727–60 (son of George I).
1890–1947, king of Greece 1922–23 and 1935–47.
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Separated from Frederick for 13 years, George II clearly favoured his second son, William, Duke of Cumberland.
As a matter of fact, the censorship owes its existence to a law passed in the reign of George II.
The English Stage | Augustin FilonThe second objection was under the statute of the second year of the reign of George II.
The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 1/2 | Camden PelhamOn the death of George II., he preached and printed a sermon on the occasion, which he dedicated to his noble friend.
Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire | Thomas ColemanIn times full of doubt and danger to his person and family, George II.
It was fitted to the spur of the moment in which it was passed, 3d of George II.
The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. | Thomas Paine
British Dictionary definitions for George II
1683–1760, king of Great Britain and Ireland and elector of Hanover (1727–60); son of George I. His victory over the French at Dettingen (1743) in the War of the Austrian Succession was the last appearance on a battlefield by a British king
1890–1947, king of Greece (1922–24; 1935–47). He was overthrown by the republicans (1924) and exiled during the German occupation of Greece (1941–45)
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