English Regency

The English Regency, or simply the Regency, is a name given to the period from 1811 to 1820 in the history of the

History of the United Kingdom

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United Kingdom

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country and sovereign state [i] tha ...

. During this time the Prince Regent, later King George IV

George IV of the United Kingdom

George IV was king [i] of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland [i] and Hanover [i] ...

, ruled the United Kingdom during the mental incapacity to rule of his father, King George III

George III of the United Kingdom

George III was King of Great Britain [i] and King of Ireland [i] from 25 October [i] ...

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1811 George, Prince of Wales becomes Regent because of the perceived insanity of his father, King George III of the United Kingdom.He is known as the Prince Regent. This is the beginning of the period known as the English Regency.

1820 George IV of the United Kingdom ascends the Throne, ending the period known as the English Regency.

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The English Regency, or simply the Regency, is a name given to the period from 1811 to 1820 in the history of the