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What was significant about the reign of George I?
- He was the first king to be crowned at Westminster Abbey
- He was the first Hanoverian king and could not speak English, leading to the rise of the Prime Minister's role
- He united England, Scotland and Wales under one parliament
- He was the first king to speak English as his first language
Why this is the correct answer
George I inherited the British throne in 1714 as he was the closest Protestant heir, despite being a German prince who spoke little English. Because he relied on his ministers to manage government business, power shifted towards the Cabinet and the role of the Prime Minister grew considerably.