George III, who reigned as King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820, was a significant figure in British history. Here are some interesting facts about George III:Long Reign: George III’s reign of 59 years and 96 days was one of the longest in British history, ... |
The Habsburg Monarchy (or Habsburg Empire) covered the territories ruled by the junior Austrian branch of the House of Habsburg (1278–1780), and then by the successor House of Habsburg-Lorraine (since 1780), between 1526 and 1867/1918. The capital was mainly Vienna, except from 1583 to 1611, wh ... |
During the reign of King George VI, which lasted from 1936 to 1952, a variety of silver and gold coins were minted across the British Empire. Here are some of the main types of silver and gold coins that were issued during George VI’s reign:Gold Sovereign: The gold sovereign was the flagship go ... |