His struggle with the Fox-North coalition and the Duke of Portland as prime minister eventually brought the appointment of William Pitt.
This man supported the Royal Academy with large donations from his personal finances. His reign saw a week of rioting led by Gordon in response to the Catholic Relief Act, and the Earl of Bute served as his prime minister for 11 months. His struggle with the Fox-North coalition and the Duke of Portland as prime minister eventually brought the appointment of William Pitt. For 10 points, identify this British monarch, whose reign saw Britain winning the Seven Years' War but also American independence?
This man supported the Royal Academy with large donations from his personal finances.
{George III} or {George} William {Frederick} [prompt on {just George}]