King George III

[King George III]

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.:Name:. King George III | George William Frederick
.:Nick Name:. The Mad King
.:Rank:. King

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.:Physical Appearance:. In his youth he was a handsome and fit man, with dark hair and a charming smile. In his older age he gained weight with his seditary life style, but still had an easy smile.
.:Height:. 6'0"
.:Portrayed by:. Corey MyIchreest & James Fleet

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.:Personality:. The younger George was a charming diplomat who had been aside to take the throne since birth. He knew the art of choosing his words. While he was not seen as a guarded man, he knew he had to be in order to lead the country. The few people who he let his shield down around were his beloved wife and family. After his beloved daughter, Amelia, died he found his world changing. He began becoming distrustful, with anxiety and paranoia. He often couldn't remember the days or faces of the people around him.
.:Skills:. Diplomacy, leadership, strong education, and a decent swordsman though he only ever practice with his trainer
.:Weaknesses:. His own mind, which worked against him. While he would never know why, he suffered from a mental condition, now believed to be caused by porphyria. His condition dramatically deteriorated after the death of his child Amelia in 1810.

| ~ • ~ | History | ~ • ~ |

.:Birthplace:. London at Norfolk House in St James's Square
.:Family:. He had a large family. His wife: Queen Charlotte | They had 15 children—nine sons and six daughters. His heir was George IV.
.:Occupation:. The King
.:History:. George was born to the heir of the throne, and it was known that he would one day be king. This happened sooner then expected after his father died unexpectedly, and his grandfather later. Before becoming king he was the best of educations, and the highest of marks. He was known to be a robust but shy child. He grandfather mostly ignored him until after his father died. Then he began the preparations of one day becoming king as he was now his grandfather's heir.

After he became king he began to seek out a wife, and would marry Queen Charlotte . He met her on their wedding day but quickly became enthralled with her. Unlike his grandfather who had many mistresses, George remained faithful to his wife his whole life. He was king through many military endeavors, and had some (major) losses, and some powerful wins. These included the american war, the Neapolitan wars, and other scuffles.

In his later years, he began showing signs of confusion, distrust and paranoia; and he would have 'fits' (seizures), and show distress at bright lights. This intensiveness after the death of his beloved daughter. These began as episodes and slowly became a constant state--with only rare episodes of clear mindedness. This led to his lost of power, and his eldest son taking the throne as Prince Regent.

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