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Ten years after
ending of war with France, England joined a continental coalition against French revolutionary forces who sought total French supremacy throughout Europe. By 1797, most of Europe was under French control, with England going at it alone against
oppressive French Republic. The British Navy again proved its worth by defeating French forces at Camperdown, Cape St. Vincent and
Battle of
Nile in 1797, and finally at Copenhagen in 1801. France sued for peace in 1802.
Napoleon Bonaparte came to power and in 1803 renewed attacks against England, which lasted until 1814. Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, led
army whilst Lord Horatio Nelson, who won
decisive battle off Cape Trafalgar, commanded
British navy. In addition to
war with France, England was also at war again with
United States during
period 1812-14, over
British practice of conscripting American seamen into service in
British Navy.
In 1814, both wars came to an end; Napoleon was defeated and England agreed not to press into service anymore-American sailors.
George's madness ultimately left
fate of
crown in
hands of his eldest son George, Prince Regent. Prince George was put in
unenviable position of attempting to govern according to
increasingly erratic behaviour of his father.
King George III died blind, deaf and mad at Windsor Castle on January 29, 1820.
I hope you have enjoyed reading about King George III.
In my next article will learn about
life of King Ludwig II Unitl then,
Best wishes and have a great day
Stuart Bazga
Guide to Castles of Europe

A Guide to Castles of Europe was born from childhood dreams and aspirations. It is my hope to educate and stimulate you into exploring these castles for yourselves.