Abstract:, commonly characterized as 'Mad King George', was Great Britain's longest-reigning king. He ascended the throne in 1860, and during his almost 60-year monarchy, he was both revered and reviled. Despite the turbulence of war, Britain prospered under his reign and experienced significant scientific and technological advancements. Unfortunately, his life has become primarily defined by his health: but did George III actually have porphyria, as popularized in Alan Bennett's The Madness of King George? Did you kno… Show more
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