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| Born 1738. |
Began to Reign Oct. 25, 1760. | |
| Died Jan. 29, 1820. |
Reigned 59 Years. |
Son of Frederick, Prince of Wales, succeeded his grandfather, George II. The Earl of Bute in a short time was placed at the head of the administration; and although the war continued to be successfully carried on, it was terminated by an unpopular peace in 1763, and was succeeded by a time of popular discontent. The disputes with our American colonies, which had commenced before this, still continued, and the first blood was shed at Lexington on the nineteenth of April, 1775. The contest now seemed inevitable; preparations were made by the Americans on every hand, whilst re-inforcements were sent to the army from Britain. An engagement took place at Bunker's hill, and although the Americans were worsted, both sides suffered severely. George Washington was elected general of the American army, and Congress, which had assembled some time before, published a de-
