History of Parliament · @HistParl
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In this blog, Dr Robin Eagles discusses the much-debated question of whether the first Hanoverian king was able to speak English and the implications for the dynasty’s reception in Britain πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/yEUf50MFql8

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King πŸ‘‘ could not speak English!

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Died 1721, James Stanhope, earl of Stanhope. The soldier, diplomat and politician was a key figure in George I's cabinet. Dr Stuart Handley looked at Stanhope's career on the blog. Read it here πŸ‘‡ ow.ly/wCuG50Ds7xg
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History of Parliament · @HistParl
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An enduring assumption of George I is that he couldn't speak English. But just how true is it? Find out the answer and more about George this πŸ‘‡

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