Quick Facts
- Original name:
- Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
- Born:
- May 19, 1744
- Died:
- November 17, 1818 (aged 74)
- Notable Family Members:
- spouse George III
- son George IV
- son Ernest Augustus
- son Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany
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Charlotte, queen of England
Charlotte, queen of England (1761–1811).
Charlotte
queen of England
Also known as: Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Charlotte (born May 19, 1744—died November 17, 1818) was the queen consort of George III of England. In 1761 she was selected unseen after the British king asked for a review of all eligible German Protestant princesses. The marriage was a success, and the couple had 15 children, including George IV. After the king was declared insane (1811), Parliament turned to the future George IV, while Charlotte was given custody of her husband.
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