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George II

British king cited for economic legislation.

minor

Also known as George II, the 23rd George II, George I, George

First appearance: digression concerning the variations in the value of silver during the course of the four last centuries

George II shows up with force in Of the Public Works and Institutions Which Are Necessary for Facilitating Particular Branches of Commerce. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced in the act establishing the African Company (23rd of George II c.
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