It has been a certain position with me that firmness is the… - George III of Great Britain

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It has been a certain position with me that firmness is the characteristick of an Englishman, that consequently when a Minister will shew a resolution boldly to advance that he will meet with support... the times require vigour, or the state will be ruined.

George III of Great Britain

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George III (George William Frederick) (June 4, 1738 – January 29, 1820) was King of the Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of the two countries on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. He was concurrently Duke and prince-elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg ("Hanover") in the Holy Roman Empire until his promotion to King of Hanover on 12 October 1814. He is known for serving as King during in the American Revolutionary War, and later during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

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Native Name: George III

Alternative Names: George III of the United Kingdom • George William Frederick • George William Frederick Hanover • George Hanover • King George III • Georg Wilhelm Friedrich • George III, King of Great Britain • Farmer George • George III, Elector and King of Hanover • Prince George William Frederick • Prince George, Duke of Edinburgh • Prince George William Frederick, Duke of Edinburgh • George, Prince of Wales • Prince George of Great Britain • Prince George William Frederick of Great Britain • Koning van Groot-Britannië en Hannover George III Willem Frederik

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Attempting with vigour to restore religion and virtue when I mount the throne, this great country will probably regain her ancient state of lustre.

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It has been a certain position with me that firmness is the characteristick of an Englishman, that consequently when a Minister will shew a resolutio… - George III of Great Britain

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