George III of the United Kingdom

About George III of the United Kingdom

George III of the United Kingdom (1738–1820) was the monarch during a tumultuous period in British history, most notably overseeing the loss of the American colonies in the Revolutionary War. His long reign spanned the end of the Seven Years' War, the subsequent imperial crisis, and the early years of the Industrial Revolution in Britain. Despite his crucial role in defining the modern scope of the British Empire and navigating massive political shifts, the Pantheon project ranks him #147 in overall historical importance, reflecting his significant influence on global political structures.

When measured against his historical ranking, George III currently experiences significant underattention online. He garners approximately 179K annualized Wikipedia views in 2025, placing his attention level at just one-third (-3x) of what might be expected given his high HPI rank. To illustrate this gap, figures with much lower historical importance, such as Nero (#248 importance), receive nearly ten times his level of modern internet traffic. This indicates a substantial disconnect between his established historical weight and contemporary digital engagement.

Interestingly, while overall interest is lagging, George III shows strong recent digital interest, with his 2025 Momentum indicator showing a 19% increase in engagement when comparing Q1 to Q3, even as his Year-over-Year change suggests a slight overall decline of -13.1%.