The Resume

(May 28, 1660-1727)
Elector of Hanover (1698-1727)
King of England (1713-1727)

Why he might be annoying:

He got the job of king because he was the closest living Protestant descendant of King James VI/I.
He never bothered to learn English.
Even as king, he preferred his native Hanover to England.
He threw his wife in prison for having an affair with a Swedish officer.
Despite this, he arrived in England with two mistresses: a thin one nicknamed 'the Maypole' and a fat one nicknamed 'Elephant and Castle.'
His eldest son, the future George II, formed an opposition party against him.
The Jacobites (supporters of the son of King James II) raised a rebellion against him, which failed.

Why he might not be annoying:

He inadvertently helped England become a constitutional monarchy. Since he was more attached to his homeland, Hanover, Parliament gained more power.
The post of Prime Minister was created during his reign.
He and the government kept England out of war.

Credit: The Truffle

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• British Royalty: Hanovers
• Chess Names
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Crown
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Monarchs, Royalty and Nobles
• Profiles 18251-18500 (Ranked: 18277)
• The Truffle's Profiles [Series 2]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 109 Votes: 66.06% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 94 Votes: 53.19% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 82 Votes: 63.41% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 237 Votes: 42.19% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 72 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 34 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 52.38% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 39 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 27 Votes: 74.07% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 63 Votes: 69.84% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 180 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 93 Votes: 64.52% Annoying