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  2. An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great ...

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    The official publisher to King George III, W.Bulmer & Co. for George Nicol published the account in 1797. [1] The account offers detailed insights into the British mercantile presence in China and as such makes it an important primary source for the historiography of Sino-Western relations.

  3. Macartney Embassy - Wikipedia

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    Macartney stepped up to the platform first, kneeling once, exchanging gifts with Qianlong and presenting King George III's letter. King George's letter had been translated into Chinese by European missionaries in China. They had made the letter more respectful towards the Emperor by removing references to Christianity and turning the letter ...

  4. George III - Wikipedia

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    George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 until his death in 1820. The Acts of Union 1800 unified Great Britain and Ireland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , with George as its king.

  5. The True Story Behind the Coronation of King George III and ...

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  6. Here's Queen Charlotte's and King George III's Real Family ...

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    King George III. Born: June 4, 1738. Died: January 29, 1820. King George III was born Prince George William Frederick of Wales, and he was 23 years old when he married Charlotte.

  7. The true story behind the real-life Queen Charlotte and King ...

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    Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story delves into the romance of the real Queen Charlotte and King George III and his mental health struggles.

  8. Qianlong Emperor - Wikipedia

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    In 1793 King George III sent a large-scale delegation to present their requests directly to the emperor in Beijing, headed by George Macartney, one of the country's most seasoned diplomats. The British sent a sample of trade goods that they intended to sell in China; this was misinterpreted as tribute that was adjudged to be of low quality.

  9. Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz - Wikipedia

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    Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Sophia Charlotte; 19 May 1744 – 17 November 1818) was Queen of Great Britain and Ireland as the wife of King George III from their marriage on 8 September 1761 until her death in 1818.