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Caroline of Ansbach

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Caroline of Ansbach , 1683-1737, queen consort of George II of England, daughter of the margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. She married George in 1705 while he was electoral prince of Hanover and bore him three sons and five daughters. After his accession (1727) she gave active support to Sir Robert Walpole . Her political influence over the king lasted until her death.

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Caroline of Ansbach

A Dictionary of World History | 2000 | Copyright

Caroline of Ansbach (1683–1737) German princess, Queen consort of GEORGE II, whom she married in 1705. She was a popular queen, and during the king's absences in Hanover, she was four times appointed ‘Guardian of the Realm’. She was responsible for enclosing 121 ha. (300 acres) of London's Hyde Park to form Kensington Gardens.

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