#624 | George III: The Real Story of the “Mad King”
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In 1788, King George III began speaking without pause, talking to trees, and frightening his court.
He is often remembered as the “Mad King” who lost America, but his life was far more complex and tragic.
This episode looks at the devoted farmer-king, his mysterious illness, and what doctors now believe was really wrong with him.
- George III beyond the mad king stereotypeEarly life and becoming a British not German kingFarmer George habits and love of family and scienceSeven Years War victory and heavy debts for BritainMissteps leading to American Revolution and independenceHis limited power as a constitutional monarchOnset of illness in 1788 and disturbing behaviourBrutal treatments by Francis Willis and their harmFrench Revolution pressure and long wars with NapoleonLater decline, Regency, and death at Windsor Castle
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/george-iii
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