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Is it possible to find out the date in 1833 when Prince George had the accident in which he lost vision in his second eye? Do you know exactly what happened in the accident? Also, did Prince George learn Braille and if so, who taught him and when? Is there a source where I can look for answers to these questions myself -- my library system doesn't contain any books about Prince George. Thank you so much!
Hello Liz.
This is a question that has puzzled me too. Every source I've found all say the same thing, he was blinded in an accident in 1833, nothing more. So I'm sorry to say I don't have an answer.
However there is a book about his father Ernest, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover entitled "Wicked Ernest" by John Wardroper published in 2002, that might have more information.
If I find out anything more I'll send a follow-up answer. I might get the book myself.
Mark
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| Comment | Thank you for getting back to me so quickly, Mark. I know about the book "Wicked Ernest" but it's not available in my local library system. I've e-mailed someone who rated it on amazon.com to see if she can tell me if the book contains anything about Prince George's accident -- I'll let you know if I hear anything useful! Thanks again. | ||
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Mark Smith
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I have a good basic knowledge of British political history, but my speciality is the Kings and Queens of England and Scotland from 927 AD. Please no social history questions, it's not my strong point and I'm unlikely to answer them.
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No professional experience, but a lifelong interest and access to a variety of sources of information.
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"A" level in History.
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