George II of Great Britain

George II involved Britain in the War of the Austrian Succession, fighting against France and Spain. British forces achieved victories at Dettingen and Fontenoy. The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748, which returned conquered territories.

George II personally led British and allied forces to victory over the French at Dettingen in Bavaria. He was the last British monarch to command troops in battle. This victory was part of the War of the Austrian Succession.

George II faced a major Jacobite rebellion led by Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie). The rebels advanced into England but were defeated at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. This ended the Stuart threat to the Hanoverian throne.

George II died of an aortic dissection at Kensington Palace at age 76. He was buried in Westminster Abbey. His death passed the throne to his grandson George III. His reign saw the expansion of British colonial power.