George III

American  

noun

1. 1738–1820, king of England 1760–1820 (grandson of George II).

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George III British  

noun

1. 1738–1820, king of Great Britain and Ireland (1760–1820) and of Hanover (1814–20). During his reign the American colonies were lost. He became insane in 1811, and his son acted as regent for the rest of the reign

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George III Cultural  

1. The king of Britain during the American Revolutionary War. He was known for insisting on royal privilege. The stubbornness of George and of his government officials is often blamed for the loss of the thirteen colonies that became the United States. In Britain itself, however, prosperity increased greatly while he was king, and Canada and India were made British possessions.

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Example Sentences

Reinforcing this point, Congress then sent its Olive Branch Petition to George III declaring the fidelity of colonists “to your Majesty’s person, family, and government” and asking him to rein in Parliament.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

He had supported the Germans, choosing that side of his family, despite being a direct descendant of King George III.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

The past week I’ve talked to two historians, one rightish, one leftish, and both conversations turned toward Thomas Jefferson’s stinging bill of particulars against King George III in the Declaration of Independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

During the reign of Britain’s King George III, who suffered bouts of mental illness, the play was thought to cut too close to the bone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

Upon learning that Washington intended to reject the mantle of emperor, no less an authority than George III allegedly observed, “If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis