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Free entry to English Heritage properties throughout England, plus discounted admission to Historic Scotland and Cadw properties in Scotland and Wales.
The first Hanoverian monarch of England, he spoke no English and relinquished political control to a Prime Minister, Robert Walpole
He was Elector of Hanover before becoming king of England upon Queen Anne's death
His son was George II
19 April, 1390
Robert II of Scotland dies
He is succeeded by his son, Robert III
This king was born Henry Bolingbroke, son of John of Gaunt
He gained the throne by deposing his cousin, Richard II
He was first married to Mary de Bohun and was the father of Henry V