George I of Great Britain

George I of Great Britain was the first Hanoverian king of Great Britain and also the first George to rule over the country. He was born on May 28th, 1660 in Hanover, Germany, which means he was technically German. But don’t worry, he had a British sense of humor!

George I was known for his love of eating sausages, drinking beer, and singing along to drinking songs. He once famously declared, “I cannot live without sausages!” which earned him the nickname “Sausage King.”

Despite his love of all things German, George I quickly embraced his new British subjects and their customs. He enjoyed playing cricket and, according to legend, even once tried his hand at Morris dancing.

In 1714, George I arrived in England from his home in Hanover to take the throne after the death of Queen Anne. Legend has it that upon his arrival, he didn’t speak a word of English (only German, of course). But he quickly latched on to the language, becoming fluent in English within just a few months.

George I also had a longstanding feud with his own son, George II. The two were constantly at odds, with George II even once declaring that he wished his father would “just pop off!” But George I just laughed it off, saying, “Well, I’m not quite ready to pop off just yet!”

Despite his love of sausages and beer, George I was actually quite health-conscious. He was known for his daily walks and even once remarked, “I feel like a new man after a good brisk walk. It’s like a morning sausage, but without the calories!”

In the end, George I was a beloved king who ruled over Great Britain with a hearty laugh and a love of sausages. He died on June 11, 1727, and was buried in Westminster Abbey, with a keg of beer and a plate of sausages placed on his tomb as a tribute to his love for them. Rest in peace, Sausage King.