George IV
/ˌdʒɔːdʒ ðə ˈfɔːθ/
/ˌdʒɔːrdʒ ðə ˈfɔːrθ/
- (1762-1830) king of Great Britain and Ireland (1820-30). Before becoming king, he ruled as Prince Regent because his father George III was ill. He had many lovers and shocked many people by the way he lived, spending a lot of time eating, drinking and gambling.
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