Historedia
Person

King George IV

Events
3
Episodes
7
Years
1824–1829

Every event in Historedia whose sources name King George IV, 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. Royal National Lifeboat Institution founded

    1824

    Role: Royal Patron

    1. 1824 · British IslesFirst Year Operations and Funding

      In 1824, the institution raised £9,706 and saved 124 lives, though funds soon dwindled, highlighting early financial and operational challenges.

    2. 4 March 1824 · London TavernFounding Meeting at London Tavern

      A public meeting convened at the London Tavern on 4 March 1824, chaired by the Archbishop of Canterbury, to establish a national institution for life preservation.

    3. 20 March 1824 · Royal CourtAddition of Royal Title

      King George IV approved the addition of 'Royal' to the institution's title on 20 March 1824, changing its name to the Royal National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.

  2. Viscount Goderich becomes Prime Minister after Canning's death

    1827–1828

    Role: Sovereign

    1. 8 August 1827 · Windsor CastleAppointment at Windsor Castle

      On the day of Canning's death, Goderich was summoned to Windsor Castle where the King announced his intention to appoint him as Prime Minister.

    2. September 1827 – January 1828 · LondonFormation of Goderich's Government

      Goderich formed a coalition government that lasted from September 1827 to January 1828, succeeding Canning's administration.

  3. King's College London founded by Royal Charter

    1829

    Role: Patron

    1. 1829 · LondonRoyal Charter Foundation

      King's College London was established by royal charter in 1829, reflecting the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington.

    2. 1829 · LondonPolitical Challenge to Wellington's Policies

      Wellington's simultaneous support for the Anglican college and the Roman Catholic Relief Act was challenged by the Earl of Winchilsea in early 1829.

Sources

  1. Royal National Lifeboat Institution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. F. J. Robinson, 1st Viscount Goderich Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  3. King's College London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18