GEORGE III (2)

(1738–1820) king of England (1760–1820) whose policies provoked the American Revolution (war for American independence from Britain, 1775 to 1781). George's reportedly first serious attack of insanity occurred in October 1788. He had several bouts of madness until 1811 when it became permanent until his death in 1820. —Ability Congress Approved Glossary