# George II — The Wealth of Nations character guide

> George II in The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0020-digression-concerning-the-variations-in-the-value-of-silver-during-the-course-of-the-four-last-centuries

## Who they are

British king cited for economic legislation.

## In the story

### [Of the Public Works and Institutions Which Are Necessary for Facilitating Particular Branches of Commerce](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wealth_of_nations_se/chapters/of-the-public-works-and-institutions-which-are-necessary-for-facilitating-particular-branches-of-commerce)

Referenced in the act establishing the African Company (23rd of George II c. 31).

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