George II
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: The 17th and 18th Centuries
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Empires, Dynasties, Holy Roman Empire, Parliament, House of Commons, House of Lords
- Curriculum: British History, 18th Century European History, 17th Century European History
Article abstract: George II continued the relationship of Crown and Parliament developed under George I, which gave the king extensive powers in foreign affairs and the appointment of ministers but required him to appoint ministers and follow policies which the Parliament would support. Under George II this system of government was adapted to the needs of a dynamic, expanding nation which, by the end of his reign, had established itself as a major European power and the dominant force in overseas trade and colonies.
Early Life
Unlike his father, George...
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