# George IV becomes king (1820)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1820-george-iv-becomes-king
Categories: ruler-change

The Prince Regent formally succeeded George III. 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 1820 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. His accession continued the Hanoverian monarchy during a period of intense reform agitation.

## Why it matters
His accession continued the Hanoverian monarchy during a period of intense reform agitation.

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

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — George IV becomes king](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=George+IV+becomes+king&go=Go)
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- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281800%E2%80%931899%29)
- [The National Archives — empire and industry resources](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/)