How old was king george iii when he died

King George III was one of the longest-serving monarchs in the history of Great Britain and the United Kingdom. He ruled over two well-known successes, defeating France in both North America and Europe, but he also became known as the king who "lost North America" when his forces surrendered to George Washington and the Colonial Army in the Revolutionary War. A shy, retiring child, he pursued a strong interest in science and remained curious about the world around him and the heavens above for the rest of his life. He is also known for his increasingly erratic behavior, which may or may not have been caused by mental illness.

He was born George William Frederick on June 4, at Norfolk House in London. His father was Frederick, who was then Prince of Wales, the heir apparent to King George II, the second Hanoverian king. George I had succeeded Queen Anne on the throne in

Young George enjoyed a solid private education and could, from an early age, read and write in both Engl King louis the xvi!