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Also Known As Georg Ludwig • George Louis
Born May 28, 1660 • Osnabrück • Germany
Died June 11, 1727 (aged 67) • Osnabrück • Germany
Title / Office king (1714-1727), United Kingdom
House / Dynasty House of Hanover
Notable Family Members spouse Sophia Dorothea • father Ernest Augustus • son George II
Role In Battle of Preston • South Sea Bubble

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