The Resume

(June 10, 1683-October 25, 1760)
Born in Hanover, Germany
King of Great Britain (1727-1760)
Elector of Hanover (1727-1760)
Son of King George I
Grandfather of King George III

Why he might be annoying:

After arguing with his father, he was banished from St. James Palace and excluded from all public ceremonies.
When he was king, he quarreled with his oldest son Frederick and banished him from court.
He led his country into the War of the Austrian Succession, which was unpopular with the British who felt he was favoring Hanoverian interests over English ones.
He had a son out of wedlock.
He died on the toilet.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was the last British monarch to personally lead his troops in battle. (Battle of Dettingen, June 27, 1743)
His disinterest in the details of government contributed to the decline of royal power and the rise of Parliament.
For his coronation, <10672>George Fridiric Handel<10672> wrote the anthem 'Zadok the Priest,' which has been performed at every subsequent British coronation.
The US state of Georgia was named after him.

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Breeders [Have 5 or More Kids] (Ranked: 8)
• British Royalty: Hanovers
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 07]
• Chess Names
• I Died Going to the Bathroom
• I Have Smallpox
• I Outlived My Child
• I'm Buried at Westminster Abbey
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Monarchs, Royalty and Nobles
• Profiles 21251-21500 (Ranked: 21346)
• Seven Years’ War Participants [1756–63]

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 85 Votes: 49.41% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 188 Votes: 55.32% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 38 Votes: 94.74% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 490 Votes: 41.02% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 81 Votes: 50.62% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 47 Votes: 55.32% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 94 Votes: 58.51% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 26 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 67 Votes: 62.69% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 65 Votes: 72.31% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 60.98% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 94 Votes: 78.72% Annoying