#OTD 1746 the Pelham brothers and leading government ministers resigned to force King George II to choose the ministers they wanted in government. When they returned to government, they imposed further restrictions on the King. Find out more👇 http://ow.ly/BJVU50MyN3j

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#OTD 1760 George II was buried in Westminster Abbey. Until the recent funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, George was the last monarch to have their funeral at Westminster Abbey. Below, Dr Robin Eagles, from our Georgian Lords section, reflects on the 'spectacular' and 'solemn' event of George's funeral👇

http://ow.ly/M34n50Lgf81

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Georg Augustus was born in Hanover #OnThisDay in 1683, succeeding George III as king of England in 1727 & was the last to lead troops into battle. #GeorgFriedrichHändel wrote #ZadokThePriest for #GeorgeII's coronation in Oct. 1727:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kucFS9Gafk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_II_of_Great_Britain