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{{short description|King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 to 1727}}
 
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{{Infobox person
| name = George I
| name = George I
| title = King of Great Britain and Ireland
| image = <!-- Image removed -->
| image = George I by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (3).jpg
| caption = <!-- Caption removed -->
| caption = Portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1714
| birth_date = <!-- Birth date -->
| reign = 1 August 1714 – 11 June 1727
| birth_place = <!-- Birth place -->
| coronation = 20 October 1714
| death_date = <!-- Death date -->
| predecessor = [[Anne, Queen of Great Britain|Anne]]
| death_place = <!-- Death place -->
| successor = [[George II of Great Britain|George II]]
| spouse = [[Sophia Dorothea of Celle]]
| issue = [[George II of Great Britain|George II]]
| full name = George Louis
| house = [[House of Hanover]]
| father = [[Ernest Augustus, Elector of Hanover]]
| mother = [[Sophia of Hanover]]
| birth_date = 28 May 1660
| birth_place = [[Hanover]], [[Holy Roman Empire]]
| death_date = 11 June 1727 (aged 67)
| death_place = [[Osnabrück]], [[Holy Roman Empire]]
| burial_date = 4 August 1727
| burial_place = [[Leineschloss]], Hanover
}}
}}
'''George I''' (George Louis; 28 May 1660 – 11 June 1727) was the first [[King of Great Britain]] and [[King of Ireland]] from 1 August 1714 until his death in 1727. He was also the [[Elector of Hanover]] within the [[Holy Roman Empire]] from 1698. George I was the first British monarch of the [[House of Hanover]].
 
'''George I''' was a [[monarch]] who played a significant role in the history of [[Europe]]. His reign marked a period of political and social change, influencing the development of modern [[constitutional monarchy]].
 
== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==
George was born on 28 May 1660 in [[Hanover]], in the [[Holy Roman Empire]], to [[Ernest Augustus, Elector of Hanover]] and [[Sophia of Hanover]]. His mother was the granddaughter of [[James VI and I|James VI and I]], which established George's claim to the British throne.
George I was born in [[Hanover]], a region that was part of the [[Holy Roman Empire]]. His early life was shaped by the complex political landscape of [[17th century Europe]], which was characterized by shifting alliances and frequent conflicts.
== Ascension to the Throne ==
 
George ascended to the British throne following the death of his second cousin, [[Anne, Queen of Great Britain|Queen Anne]], due to the [[Act of Settlement 1701]], which aimed to ensure a Protestant succession. His reign marked the beginning of the [[Georgian era]] of British history.
== Reign ==
== Reign ==
During his reign, George I faced several challenges, including the [[Jacobite rising of 1715]], which sought to restore the [[House of Stuart]] to the throne. His reign also saw the development of the modern system of [[Cabinet (government)|Cabinet government]] led by a [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|Prime Minister]], a role first held by [[Robert Walpole]].
George I ascended to the throne of [[Great Britain]] following the [[Act of Settlement 1701]], which ensured a Protestant succession. His reign began in 1714 and lasted until his death in 1727. During this time, he navigated the challenges of ruling a kingdom that was increasingly moving towards a [[parliamentary system]].
== Personal Life ==
 
George married his cousin, [[Sophia Dorothea of Celle]], in 1682. The marriage was unhappy, and they eventually separated. They had two children: [[George II of Great Britain|George II]] and Sophia Dorothea, who married [[Frederick William I of Prussia]].
=== Political Influence ===
== Death and Legacy ==
George I's reign saw the rise of the [[Whig Party]], which dominated British politics. His reliance on ministers such as [[Robert Walpole]] helped to establish the role of the [[Prime Minister]] as a key figure in the British government.
George I died on 11 June 1727 during a visit to his native Hanover and was buried in the [[Leineschloss]]. His legacy includes the establishment of the [[Hanoverian dynasty]] in Britain and the strengthening of the constitutional monarchy.
 
== Related Pages ==
=== Foreign Policy ===
* [[House of Hanover]]
As a ruler with interests in both Britain and Hanover, George I's foreign policy was heavily influenced by the need to balance these two regions. He was involved in various European conflicts, including the [[War of the Quadruple Alliance]].
* [[George II of Great Britain]]
 
* [[Jacobite rising of 1715]]
== Legacy ==
George I's legacy is marked by his contribution to the development of the constitutional monarchy in Britain. His reign set the stage for the [[Georgian era]], a period of significant cultural and political change.
 
== See Also ==
* [[Constitutional monarchy]]
* [[Georgian era]]
* [[Whig Party]]
* [[Robert Walpole]]
* [[Robert Walpole]]
== References ==
* [[Act of Settlement 1701]]
* [[Act of Settlement 1701]]
* [[Georgian era]]
* [[War of the Quadruple Alliance]]
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Latest revision as of 04:25, 29 December 2024


George I was a monarch who played a significant role in the history of Europe. His reign marked a period of political and social change, influencing the development of modern constitutional monarchy.

Early Life[edit]

George I was born in Hanover, a region that was part of the Holy Roman Empire. His early life was shaped by the complex political landscape of 17th century Europe, which was characterized by shifting alliances and frequent conflicts.

Reign[edit]

George I ascended to the throne of Great Britain following the Act of Settlement 1701, which ensured a Protestant succession. His reign began in 1714 and lasted until his death in 1727. During this time, he navigated the challenges of ruling a kingdom that was increasingly moving towards a parliamentary system.

Political Influence[edit]

George I's reign saw the rise of the Whig Party, which dominated British politics. His reliance on ministers such as Robert Walpole helped to establish the role of the Prime Minister as a key figure in the British government.

Foreign Policy[edit]

As a ruler with interests in both Britain and Hanover, George I's foreign policy was heavily influenced by the need to balance these two regions. He was involved in various European conflicts, including the War of the Quadruple Alliance.

Legacy[edit]

George I's legacy is marked by his contribution to the development of the constitutional monarchy in Britain. His reign set the stage for the Georgian era, a period of significant cultural and political change.

See Also[edit]

References[edit]

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