# George II becomes king (1727)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1727-george-ii-becomes-king
Categories: ruler-change

George II succeeded his father George I. Within the broader Georgian Britain period, parliamentary government, industrialization, imperial expansion, war with France and political reform turned Britain into a global commercial and military power. This event is placed at 1727 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. His reign continued Hanoverian rule while ministerial government became more entrenched.

## Why it matters
His reign continued Hanoverian rule while ministerial government became more entrenched.

Ruler at the time: [George II](https://english-history.com/rulers/george-ii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — George II becomes king](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=George+II+becomes+king&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — George II becomes king](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=George+II+becomes+king)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281700%E2%80%931799%29)
- [The National Archives — empire and industry resources](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/)