Historedia
Person

George II

Events
3
Episodes
5
Years
1727–1760

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George II, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Accession and Coronation of George II

    1727

    Role: King of Great Britain and Ireland

    1. 11 June 1727 · HanoverDeath of George I

      George I died of a stroke in Hanover on 11 June 1727, triggering the succession of his son.

    2. 11 October 1727 · Westminster Abbey, LondonCoronation of George II

      George II and Caroline were crowned at Westminster Abbey on 11 October 1727 following a procession.

  2. Founding of Halifax, Nova Scotia

    1749

    Role: King who ordered the establishment

    1. June 21, 1749 · Halifax PeninsulaFounding of Halifax

      Cornwallis established the town on the Halifax Peninsula on June 21, 1749, naming it after the Earl of Halifax.

  3. Death of George II and Accession of George III

    1760

    Role: King of Great Britain and Ireland

    1. 25 October 1760 · UnspecifiedDeath of George II

      George II died suddenly on 25 October 1760 at the age of 76, ending his reign as King of Great Britain and Ireland.

    2. 25 October 1760 · UnspecifiedAccession of George III

      George, Prince of Wales, succeeded his grandfather as King George III on 25 October 1760, beginning a reign that lasted until 1820.

Sources

  1. George II of Great Britain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
  2. Halifax, Nova Scotia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21