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'''George I''' (28 May 1660 - 11 June 1727), sometimes referred to as '''George Ludwig''', was King of [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]] and [[Ireland]] from his ascendancy on 1 August 1714 until his death on 11 June 1727. He was also the ruler of the state of Hanover, in modern-day [[Germany]], from 1698 until his death. 
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'''George I''' (George Ludwig; 1660 – 1727) was King of [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]] and [[Ireland]] from his ascendancy on 1 August 1714 until his death. He was also the ruler of the state of Hanover, in modern-day [[Germany]], from 1698 until his death.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|George I of Great Britain}}</ref>


During his reign, the [[British Empire]] achieved rapid expansion throughout the [[Caribbean|West Indies]], but encountered resistance from both the [[Spanish Empire]] and the region's [[Piracy|pirates]]. In 1715, under the King's direction, England and [[Spain]] declared a truce with the Treaty of Utrecht, ending the hostilities between the empires; however, this also created more pirates, as the King's privateers became obsolete. 
==Biography==
George succeeded his second cousin [[Anne, Queen of Great Britain|Anne]] as King of Great Britain and Ireland in 1714.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]'' – Chapter 22</ref>


In response, George personally made the [[Templars|Templar]] [[Woodes Rogers]] the governor of [[the Bahamas]] in 1718, sending the governor back to [[Nassau]] to offer a royal pardon to the pirates there, giving them clemency and freedom as an alternative to execution. After Rogers' failed attempts to eliminate the pirates, the King recalled him back to England in 1721. 
During his reign, the [[British Empire]] achieved rapid expansion throughout the [[Caribbean|West Indies]], but encountered resistance from both the [[Spanish Empire]] and the region's [[Piracy|pirates]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> In 1715, under the King's direction, England and [[Spain]] declared a truce with the [[Peace of Utrecht]], ending the hostilities between the empires; however, this also created more pirates, as the King's privateers became obsolete.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: Before the Golden Age]]</ref>


In the last years of his reign, most of his real power was in the hands of his adviser [[Robert Walpole]], the first recognized ''de facto'' Prime Minister of Great Britain. George died on a trip to Hanover at the age of 67, with his son George II succeeding him.
In response, George personally made [[Woodes Rogers]] the governor of [[the Bahamas]] in 1718, sending him back to [[Nassau]] to offer a royal pardon to the pirates there, giving them clemency and freedom as an alternative to execution.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[We Demand a Parlay]]</ref> While Rogers' quest to rid the West Indies of pirates was largely successful, his performance as governor was considered lackluster, so the King recalled him back to England in 1721.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Database: Woodes Rogers]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' –  [[A Governor No Longer]]</reF>


==Reference==
In the last years of his reign, most of his real power was in the hands of his adviser [[Robert Walpole]], the first recognized ''de facto'' {{Wiki|Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|Prime Minister of Great Britain}}. George died on a trip to Hanover at the age of 67, with his son [[George II of Great Britain|George II]] succeeding him.<ref name="Wiki"/>
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
 
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*''Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – [[Caribbean Sea, 1713 CE]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Imo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' {{Imo}}
 
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Latest revision as of 03:34, 12 May 2026

This article is about George I of Great Britain. For other uses, see King George.

George I (George Ludwig; 1660 – 1727) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from his ascendancy on 1 August 1714 until his death. He was also the ruler of the state of Hanover, in modern-day Germany, from 1698 until his death.[1]

Biography[edit | edit source]

George succeeded his second cousin Anne as King of Great Britain and Ireland in 1714.[2]

During his reign, the British Empire achieved rapid expansion throughout the West Indies, but encountered resistance from both the Spanish Empire and the region's pirates.[3] In 1715, under the King's direction, England and Spain declared a truce with the Peace of Utrecht, ending the hostilities between the empires; however, this also created more pirates, as the King's privateers became obsolete.[4]

In response, George personally made Woodes Rogers the governor of the Bahamas in 1718, sending him back to Nassau to offer a royal pardon to the pirates there, giving them clemency and freedom as an alternative to execution.[5] While Rogers' quest to rid the West Indies of pirates was largely successful, his performance as governor was considered lackluster, so the King recalled him back to England in 1721.[6][7]

In the last years of his reign, most of his real power was in the hands of his adviser Robert Walpole, the first recognized de facto Prime Minister of Great Britain. George died on a trip to Hanover at the age of 67, with his son George II succeeding him.[1]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 George I of Great Britain on Wikipedia
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Black Flag – Chapter 22
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Initiates – Database: Before the Golden Age
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – We Demand a Parlay
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Database: Woodes Rogers
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – A Governor No Longer
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