K for King George

King George III was born June 4, 1738 and died on January 29, 1820. He was king of Great Britain and Ireland from October 25, 1760 to his death. His reign was longer than any other leader’s before him, and his was involved in many military conflicts. With one of theses conflicts being with the colonies, he ended up at war with us for independence. Many problems came up between Great Britain and the colonies, and Williamsburg was a important place for things to take place in this time.