George had not arrived in Britain until…

October 1714 CE

George had not arrived in Britain until September 18, partly due to contrary winds, which had kept him in The Hague awaiting passage.

He is crowned on October 20 at Westminster Abbey.

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George ca. 1714, the year of his succession, as painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller.

George ca. 1714, the year of his succession, as painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller.

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Westminster Middlesex United Kingdom View →

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