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

From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2023

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

Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Keepers of the Great Seal of England, from the earliest times till the reign of King George IV.

From A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 1 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe by Various

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