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circa 1820: George IV (1762 - 1830), King of Great Britain, the eldest son of George III. Became King in 1820 following a term as Prince Regent from 1811 due to his father's 'madness'. Original Artwork: Engraved by Thomas Ranson from a drawing by Edmund Scott . (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

circa 1820:  George IV (1762 - 1830), King of Great Britain, the eldest son of George III. Became King in 1820 following a term as Prince Regent from 1811 due to his father's 'madness'. Original Artwork: Engraved by Thomas Ranson from a drawing by Edmund Scott .  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)