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King George III (b. 1738 - d. 1820)
King of Great Britain and Ireland. Ascended to the throne in 1760. Lost the American colonies during the revolution. A tyrant to American patriots and popular among his subjects in England.

John Harrison (b. 1693 - d. 1776)
Over a period of 35 years, built and perfected four models of his chronometer. His invention helped navigators calculate longitude.