George III2 August 1787
A failed attempt by Margaret Nicholson to assassinate the King at St James Palace
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A failed attempt by Margaret Nicholson to assassinate the King at St James Palace
A shot is fired at George III in a Drury Lane theater. A failed assassination attempt takes place during a review in Hyde Park
James Hadfield fires shots at George III at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane
James Hadfield fires shots at George III at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane
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