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King George III

British monarch during American Revolution; symbol of tyranny.

minor

Also known as King George, George

First appearance: slavery in massachusetts

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Referenced indirectly through the mention of King Charles the First as the only martyr recognized by the Church of England, highlighting the church's misplaced reverence.

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With Sir Walter Raleigh (professional): King George III and Sir Walter Raleigh are linked through historical context, with Raleigh serving under the English crown, though they lived in different eras. With Sir Walter Raleigh (professional): King George III and Sir Walter Raleigh are linked through historical context, with Raleigh serving under the English crown, though they lived in different eras. With Sir Walter Raleigh (professional): King George III and Sir Walter Raleigh are linked through historical context, with Raleigh serving under the English crown, though they lived in different eras.

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Aftermath
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Sir Walter Raleigh
professional · ambivalent
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Sir Walter Raleigh
professional · ambivalent
King George III and Sir Walter Raleigh are linked through historical context, with… How this plays out →
Sir Walter Raleigh
professional · ambivalent
King George III and Sir Walter Raleigh are linked through historical context, with… How this plays out →

Sir Walter Raleigh
King George III and Sir Walter Raleigh are linked through historical context, with Raleigh serving under the English crown, though they lived in different eras.
Sir Walter Raleigh
King George III and Sir Walter Raleigh are linked through historical context, with Raleigh serving under the English crown, though they lived in different eras.
Sir Walter Raleigh
King George III and Sir Walter Raleigh are linked through historical context, with Raleigh serving under the English crown, though they lived in different eras.

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