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George II

George II

7.0
King of Great Britain and Ireland and ruler of Hanover from 1727 to 1760
  • proper noun
translation icon : Jorge II
  • Under King George II, many new policies were enacted to support the American colonies.
  • King George II

Examples

  • Did George II face any major challenges during his reign?

  • George II was the last British monarch born outside Great Britain.

  • During the reign of George II, Britain was involved in several major European conflicts.

  • The music of Handel was particularly celebrated at the court of George II.

  • King George II ruled from 1727 to 1760.

  • King George II ruled over Great Britain and Ireland from 1727 to 1760.

  • In 1732, King George II granted a charter to establish the colony of Georgia.

Synonyms

George II of Great Britain
vsGeorge II
6.8

A king who ruled Britain and Ireland from 1727 to 1760 and also ruled Hanover

is the same but names the monarch without lifespan years

Surface Forms

George II main

Morphology

George + II

The form 'George II' is compositionally clear: 'George' is a personal name and 'II' is the Roman numeral for two, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to ‘George the Second’ (a second person named George). However, the specific historical identity and title (King of Great Britain and Ireland, reigning 1727–1760) require world knowledge beyond the constituent meanings, so the expression is not fully predictable from its parts.

Etymology

George II was the second king named George in Britain. The number II means 'the second', so the name tells people which King George we mean and the time he ruled.