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George IV

American  

noun

  1. 1762–1830, king of England 1820–30 (son of George III).


George IV British  

noun

  1. 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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The Elephant House was one of several properties badly damaged in a blaze on George IV Bridge in August 2021.

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There were long queues outside the National Library of Scotland's George IV Bridge building in Edinburgh the last time it went on show in 2017.

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For five years Radisson's G&V Hotel, on the corner of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and George IV Bridge, has been a plastic-wrapped eyesore.

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The street, which links George IV bridge and the Grassmarket, is claimed as the inspiration for the alley where wizards bought their magical supplies.

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The procession is celebrating its 200th anniversary, a tradition begun during the reign of George IV in 1825 when the monarch was accompanied by the Duke of Wellington.

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