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"Is this all real? Or has this been happening inside my head?"
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George III (full name George William Frederick; 4 June 1738–29 January 1820), was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 to 29 January 1820.[1]
Biography[]
He ruled the British Empire during the Revolutionary War, a notable military conflict between the non-magical peoples of Britain and (what would eventually become) the United States; neither wizarding government (British Ministry of Magic, led by Minister Crowdy, or the MACUSA, led by President McGilliguddy) officially intervened.
King George suffered from mental illness in his later years.[1][2] In 1782, the Prime Minister at the time, Lord North, confidentially reached out to then-Minister for Magic Porteus Knatchbull to see if he could help with the king's condition.[2] However, this resulted in a rumour spreading that Lord North believed in wizards, triggering a motion of no confidence that forced his resignation.[2]
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (First mentioned) (Indirectly mentioned only)[3]
- Harry Potter Limited Edition (Indirectly mentioned only)[3]
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter (website) (Mentioned only)
