George II King of Great Britain 1683-1760

Overview

Works:	1,044 works in 1,440 publications in 11 languages and 13,591 library holdings
Genres:	Legal instruments
Roles:	Former owner, Honoree, Dedicatee
Classifications:	z1215, 782.4

Publication Timeline

1700 |

|2020

Key

Publications about George

Publications by George

Publications by George, published posthumously.

Most widely held works about George

Some materials towards memoirs of the reign of King George II by John Hervey Hervey ( Book )
Memoirs by John Hervey Hervey ( Book )
George II by Charles Chenevix Trench ( Book )
Henrietta Howard : king's mistress, queen's servant by Tracy Borman ( Book )
Memoirs of the reign of George the Second : from his accession to the death of Queen Caroline by John Hervey Hervey ( Book )

George II : puppet of the politicians by Jeremy Black ( Book )
King George II and Queen Caroline by John Van der Kiste ( Book )
George II : king and elector by Andrew C Thompson ( Book )
Poor Fred and the Butcher: sons of George II by Morris Marples ( Book )
Lord Hervey's memoirs by John Hervey Hervey ( Book )
An oration pronounced at Nassau-Hall, January 14, 1761, on occasion of the death of His Late Majesty King George II by Samuel Blair ( Book )
William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland : a life by Rex Whitworth ( Book )
A sermon upon occasion of the death of our late Sovereign, George the Second preach'd before His Excellency Francis Bernard, Esq., captain-general and governor in chief, the Honourable His Majesty's Council and House of Representatives, of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, January 1, 1761, at the appointment of the Governor and Council by Samuel Cooper ( Book )
A sermon delivered at Nassau-Hall, January 14. 1761. On the death of His late Majesty King George II by Samuel Davies ( Book )
Joy and gratitude to God for the long life of a good king, and the conquest of Quebec. a sermon preached in the first parish of Portsmouth, in New-Hampshire, Saturday, November 10th. 1759. : Being the anniversary birth day of His present Majesty King George II. And appointed by His Excellency Benning Wentworth, Esq ; governor of said province, a day of general thanksgiving and public rejoicing for the success of His Majesty's arms, especially against Canada by Samuel Langdon ( Book )
God the judge, putting down one, and setting up another. A sermon upon occasion of the death of our late sovereign lord King George, and the accession of His present Majesty, King George II to the British throne by Thomas Foxcroft ( Book )
The New-England primer enlarged for the more easy attaining the true reading of English. : To which is added, several chapters and sentences of the Holy Scriptures. : Also, Mr. Rogers's verses ( Book )
A king in toils by John David Griffith Davies ( Book )
A sermon delivered at Nassau-Hall, January 14. 1761. On the death of His late Majesty King George II. By Samuel Davies, A.M. late president of the College of New-Jersey. Published by request. To which is prefixed, a brief account of the life, character, and death, of the author. By David Bostwick, A.M. Minister of the Presbyterian Congregation in New-York by Samuel Davies ( Book )
An Act for the better regulating the forces to be continued in Her Majesties service and for the payment of the said forces, and of their quarters by Great Britain ( Book )

fewer

Most widely held works by George

Four coronation anthems : composed for the coronation of King George II, Westminster Abbey, 11 October 1727 by George Frideric Handel ( )
6 editions published between 1844 and 1999 in English and held by 159 libraries worldwide

The coronation of King George II by King's Consort ( Recording )
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 106 libraries worldwide

The charter of incorporation of the Trustees of the College of New-Jersey by Great Britain ( Book )
4 editions published in 1819 in English and held by 103 libraries worldwide

The Lords protest on a motion to address His Majesty that His Majesty will be most graciously pleased to give orders that the 16, 000 Hanoverians, now in the pay of Great Britain, be no longer continued in the service of this nation after the 25th of this instant December, thereby to put a stop to the jealousies and heartburnings among His Majesty's faithful subjects at home, and His Majesty's British forces abroad : die veneris 9no decembris, 1743 by Great Britain ( Book )
3 editions published in 1743 in English and held by 94 libraries worldwide

Letters, in the original, with translations and messages that passed between the King, Queen, Prince, and Princess of Wales on the occasion of the birth of the young princess ( Book )
3 editions published between 1737 and 1760 in English and held by 89 libraries worldwide

A letter to His Majesty King George, from the Most Victorious and Mighty Trudo Audato Povefau Danger Enjo Suveveveto Ene Mottee Addee Pou a Poulo Co Hullo Necressy, King of Dauhomay, and Emperor of Paupau, who lately conquer'd the great kingdoms of Ardah and Whidah, &c presented to His Majesty on the 3d of May, by Capt. Lambe, who receiv'd the same from the Emperor's hand : to which is annexed, Capt. Lambe's scheme for trade with the said Emperor by Trudo ( Book )
2 editions published in 1731 in English and held by 86 libraries worldwide

His Majesty's declaration of war against the French King by Great Britain ( Book )
5 editions published between 1744 and 2004 in English and held by 74 libraries worldwide

A copy of the declaration of war of the King of Great Britain, against the French King by Great Britain ( Book )
3 editions published in 1744 in English and held by 72 libraries worldwide

Scheme for the settlement of a new colony to the westward of Pennsylvania for the enlargement of his majesty's dominions in America, for the further promotion of the Christian religion among the Indian natives, and for the more effectual securing them in his majesty's alliance by Samuel Hazard ( Book )
4 editions published in 1755 in English and held by 70 libraries worldwide

South-Carolina, George the Second ... To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know ye, that we ... do give and grant unto [blank] heirs and assigns, all that parcel or tract of land, containing [blank] acres, situate, lying and being [blank] in [blank] county ... Given under the great seal of our said province, witness Robert Johnson, Esq ; our governor of our said province of South-Carolina, the [blank] day of [blank] annoq ; Dom' 173[blank by Great Britain ( Book )
4 editions published in 1731 in English and held by 69 libraries worldwide

A copy of the petition of the president, Council, the speaker and some of the members of the House of Assembly of New-Jersey, to His Majesty, for a separate governor, on the death of Col. Cosby. Given to His Grace the Duke of New-Castle, secretary of state, and a duplicate thereof lodged on the Council Office, the 11th of May, 1736, by Richard Patridge, agent for the said province by New Jersey ( Book )
3 editions published in 1736 in English and held by 69 libraries worldwide

A sermon preached before His Grace John Duke of Marlborough, president, the vice-presidents and governors of the hospital for the small-pox, and for inoculation, at the parish-church of St. Andrew Holborn, on Thursday, March 5, 1752 by Isaac Maddox ( Book )
5 editions published in 1752 in English and held by 65 libraries worldwide

His Majesty's most gracious speech to both, &c. Thursday Jan. 23. 1734. My lords and gentlemen, The present posture of affairs in Europe is well known to you all, and the good or bad consequences that may arise and affect us, from the war being extinguished, or being carried on are so obvious, that I am perswaded you are met together fully prepared and determined to discharge the great trust reposed in you by Great Britain ( Book )
3 editions published in 1735 in English and held by 65 libraries worldwide

By the King, a proclamation requiring passes formerly granted to ships and vessels, trading in the way of the cruizers belonging to the governments on the Coast of Barbary, to be returned into the Office of the Admiralty of Great Britain, and other passes of different forms to be issued by Great Britain ( Book )
3 editions published in 1730 in English and held by 64 libraries worldwide

To the Honourable George Clarke, Esq ; lieutenant governour of the province of New-York the humble address of the General Assembly of the said colony by New York (State) ( Book )
2 editions published in 1739 in English and held by 63 libraries worldwide

The case of the King against Alexander Broadfoot, at the sessions of Oyer and Terminer and Goal Delivery held for the city of Bristol and county of the same city on the 30th of August, 1743 by Alexander Broadfoot ( Book )
1 edition published in 1758 in English and held by 51 libraries worldwide

Letters, in the original, with translations, and messages, that passed between the King, Queen, Prince, and Princess of Wales; on occasion of the birth of the young Princess ( Book )
5 editions published in 1737 in English and held by 50 libraries worldwide

Prince George his letter to the King by George ( Book )
6 editions published between 1725 and 2005 in English and held by 40 libraries worldwide

An Act to explain and amend an act Intituled, An Act for the better Regulating the Work-House of the City of Dublin, and to Regulate and Provide for the Poor thereof, and to prevent Mischiefs which may happen by keeping Gun Powder within the said City ; And also, for Explaining and Amending one other Act, Intituled, An Act for the better Enabling the Governors of the Work-House of the City of Dublin to provide for, and Employ the Poor therein, and for the more Effectual Punishment of Vagabonds ; And also, for the better Securing of, and Providing for Lunaticks and Foundling Children by Ireland ( Book )
1 edition published in 1731 in English and held by 40 libraries worldwide

An Act to enable ideots and lunaticks who are Seized or Possessed of Estates in Fee, or for Lives, or Terms of Years, in Trust, or by way of Mortgage, to make Conveyances, Surrenders or Assignments of such Estates ; and to prevent Delay in Suits in Equity where Trustees cannot be found by Ireland ( Book )
1 edition published in 1731 in English and held by 40 libraries worldwide

fewer

Audience Level

0				1
	Kids	General	Special

Audience level: 0.86 (from 0.67 for The corona ... to 1.00 for The case o ...)

Useful Links

Associated Subjects

Anthems‍ Austrian Succession, War of (1740-1748)‍ Biography‍ Caroline,--Queen, consort of George II, King of Great Britain,--1683-1737‍ Catechisms‍ Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with orchestra‍ Church of England‍ Congregational churches‍ Coronation music‍ Coronations‍ Countesses‍ Courts and courtiers‍ Divine right of kings‍ Early works‍ England--London Families‍ Frederick Louis,--Prince of Wales,--1707-1751‍ French and Indian War (1755-1763)‍ Funeral sermons‍ George--I,--King of Great Britain,--1660-1727‍ George--II,--King of Great Britain,--1683-1760‍ George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820‍ Great Britain History‍ Howard, Henrietta,--1725 or 6-1765‍ International relations‍ Ireland Kings and rulers‍ Kings and rulers--Paramours‍ Kings and rulers--Succession‍ Mistresses‍ New York (State) Pamphlets‍ Poetry‍ Political science‍ Portraits‍ Prime ministers‍ Princes‍ Queens‍ Relations with courts and courtiers‍ Relations with prime ministers‍ Relations with women‍ Religion and state‍ Sermons‍ Sermons, American‍ Sermons, English‍ Sources‍ Suffolk, Henrietta Hobart Howard,--Countess of,--1688?-1767‍ United States William Augustus,--Prince, Duke of Cumberland,--1721-1765‍

Four coronation anthems : composed for the coronation of King George II, Westminster Abbey, 11 October 1727

Alternative Names

controlled identity Grande-Bretagne 1727-1760 (Georges II)

controlled identity Grande-Bretagne. Monarque (1727-1760 : George II)

controlled identity Great Britain. Sovereign (1727-1760 : George II)

Georg August Braunschweig-Lüneburg, Herzog 1683-1760

Georg August, électeur de Hanovre

Georg August électeur de Hanovre 1683-1760

Georg August Hannover, Kurfürst 1683-1760

Georg August, kurfurste av Hannover

Georg Braunschweig-Lüneburg, Herzog 1683-1760

Georg Groß-Britannien, König, II. 1683-1760

Georg Großbritannien, König, II. 1683-1760

Georg II.

George Augustus, kurfurste av Hannover

George Augustus, Prince of Wales, 1683-1760

George Braunschweig-Lüneburg, Herzog 1683-1760

George England, King, II. 1683-1760

George Grande Bretagne, Roi, II. 1683-1760

George Hannover, Kurfürst 1683-1760

George II.

George II, Elector of Hannover, 1683-1760

George II, kung av Storbritannien och Irland

George II, roi de Grande-Bretagne

George II roi de Grande-Bretagne 1683-1760

George Irland, King, II. 1683-1760

Georges II, électeur de Hanovre

Georges II électeur de Hanovre 1683-1760

Georgius Augustus Brunsvicum-Luneburgum, Electoratus 1683-1760

Georgius Augustus Brunsvigia atque Luneburgia, Electoratus 1683-1760

Georgius Magna Britannia, Rex, II. 1683-1760

Georgius Secundus Magna Britannia, Rex, II. 1683-1760

Jorze Augusto Graõ-Bretanha, Rey, II. 1683-1760

Languages

English (1,322)
German (40)
Undetermined (33)
Latin (22)
French (19)
Spanish (8)
Dutch (8)
No Linguistic content (5)
Portuguese (3)
Welsh (3)
Multiple languages (1)

Covers