Margaret Nicholson

Margaret Nicholson attempting to assassinate his Majesty King George III' (Margaret Nicholson%3B King George III) by Carington Bowles

Margaret Nicholson was a figure in history known for her attempted assassination of King George III of England. Little is known about her early life, but she gained notoriety for her actions on August 2, 1786.

Attempted Assassination[edit | edit source]

On that fateful day, Margaret Nicholson attempted to assassinate King George III by approaching him with a knife. However, her attempt was thwarted by bystanders before she could harm the King. She was subsequently apprehended and later declared insane.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Margaret Nicholson's failed assassination attempt had significant repercussions. It led to increased security measures around the King and sparked discussions about mental health and the treatment of individuals with mental illnesses in the 18th century.

In Popular Culture[edit | edit source]

Margaret Nicholson's story has been referenced in various works of literature and art, often as a symbol of failed attempts at regicide and the complexities of mental health.

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