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Death of George II
- When
- 25 October 1760
- Where
- Unspecified
George II died suddenly on 25 October 1760 at the age of 76, ending his reign as King of Great Britain and Ireland.
The monarch, who had been blind in one eye and hard of hearing by October 1760, passed away on 25 October. His death marked the conclusion of his rule, which had begun in 1727.
Sources
- George III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
- George II of Great Britain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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