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#624 | George III: The Real Story of the “Mad King”
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Episode #624 | George III: The Real Story of the “Mad King”
In 1788, King George III began speaking without pause, talking to trees, and frightening his court.
He is often remembered as the “Mad King” who lost America, but his life was far more complex and tragic.
This episode looks at the devoted farmer-king, his mysterious illness, and what doctors now believe was really wrong with him.
• George III beyond the mad king stereotype • Early life and becoming a British not German king • Farmer George habits and love of family and science • Seven Years War victory and heavy debts for Britain • Missteps leading to American Revolution and independence • His limited power as a constitutional monarch • Onset of illness in 1788 and disturbing behaviour • Brutal treatments by Francis Willis and their harm • French Revolution pressure and long wars with Napoleon • Later decline, Regency, and death at Windsor Castle
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/george-iii
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