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George III has been nicknamed Farmer George, for "his plain, homely, thrifty manners and tastes" and because of his passionate interest in agriculture.
He was a keen gardener/ gentleman farmer and interested in improving the quality of farm animals. He cultivated crops and let sheep graze on the lands around his home at Kew Gardens.
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King George III was called Farmer George because of his strong interests in agriculture. He was a keen gardener/ gentleman farmer and interested in improving the quality of farm animals. He cultivated crops and let sheep graze on the lands around his home at Kew Gardens.
Kew Gardens has a small write up about Farmer George:
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Why did King George the iii mother called him King George?
She named him George, after his grandfather. When he became King of Great Britain he was King George III (his grandfather was King George II)
Did King George III have a nickname?
he had three..at least that's what i head..they were "farmer king george", "mad king george", and "bull head george"..well these are what i think..
Who was the English king in 1773?
King George III
Who is the tyrant in Declaration of Independence?
King George III of England
Who was the king in England in 1797?
King George III George III (George William Frederick).
What was King George III's nickname?
Farmer George.
Why did King George the iii mother called him King George?
She named him George, after his grandfather. When he became King of Great Britain he was King George III (his grandfather was King George II)
Why is King George III called a king?
Because he was King.
Who was the British king during the American Revolution?
George III
Who was The king of England when the American colonies rebelled?
King George III
What was King George III also known as?
He was also affectionately known as Farmer George as he had a keen interest in agriculture. In addition he was known as the King the Lost the Colonies. Thomas Paine,the perosn who wrote "Common Sence", called him The Royal Brute.
Did King George III have a nickname?
he had three..at least that's what i head..they were "farmer king george", "mad king george", and "bull head george"..well these are what i think..
Who was the English king in 1773?
King George III
Who is the tyrant in Declaration of Independence?
King George III of England
Who are the colonist blaming for their grievances?
King George III
Who was the king in England in 1797?
King George III George III (George William Frederick).
Who was the king of Britain during the revolutionary war?
King George III
