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George I

First Hanoverian king of England, cited in debates on succession.

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Also known as George the First, George

First appearance: part first being an answer to mr burke s attack on the french revolution

George I shows up with force in Paine's Preface to the French Edition. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referred to as the Elector of Hanover, sometimes called the King of England, who thanked Burke.
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George I first appears in 0002 part first being an answer to mr burke s attack on the french revolution.

In Paine's Preface to the French Edition: Referred to as the Elector of Hanover, sometimes called the King of England, who thanked Burke.

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