Birth of George IV
Birth of George IV, eldest son of George III & Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Role range: 1820-1830
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
George IV Biography and Timeline
Follow George IV through 18 dated historical records for Great Britain.
George IV, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
18Distinct records
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1762–1830Years on this page
1762
Peerage
Created Prince of Wales & Earl of Chester
Role range: 1820-1830
1765
Peerage
Created Knight of the Garter
Role range: 1820-1830
1784
Dissolution of Parliament
Grants Pitt a dissolution of Parliament
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1820-1830
1788
Health of George IV
Suffers 1st bout of insanity
Role range: 1820-1830
1789
Reform of Parliament
Pitt passes a Bill introducing a restricted form of Regency controlled by Parliament
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1820-1830
Insanity
Comes out of his first bout of insanity
Role range: 1820-1830
1794
Bankruptcy
Forced to marry a wife of his fathers choice, Caroline of Brunswick
Role range: 1820-1830
1795
Marriage
Marries Caroline of Brunswick at the Chapel Royal, St James
Role range: 1820-1830
1811
Legislation
The Regency Act is passed making the Prince of Wales Prince Regent
Role range: 1820-1830
Regency
Appointed Regent for George III during his bout of insanity
Role range: 1820-1830
1812
Legislation
The Regency Act removes the restrictions on the Regency
Role range: 1820-1830
Legislation
The Regency Act removes the restrictions on the Regency
Role range: 1812-1827 – 1820-1830
1820
Succession
Succeeds as King of Great Britain, succeeds his father George III
Role range: 1820-1830
1823
Kings Library Transferred To Museum
George IV presented the substantial royal library assembled by George III to the nation for the British Museum.
1827
Treaty Ratification
Authorizes British participation in the agreement for mediation between the Ottoman government and the Greeks.
Role range: 1827-1827 – 1820-1830
1830
Death of George IV
George IV dies at Windsor Castle after prolonged illness.
Role range: 1820-1830
Burial
George IV is buried in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Role range: 1820-1830
Records, sources and methodology
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