did he take any measures to abolish slavery?
No,in George III's reign 1.6 million slaves were transported out of Africa.
George III
According to the website , run by researchers at Emory University, in George III's reign 1.6 million slaves were transported out of Africa to British colonial possessions.
who was george iii? King of Great Britain. when did he assume the position? 25 October 1760.
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George III [SEP] Slavery and the slave trade
During most of his reign, King George III opposed the abolitionist movement. Pitt conversely wished to see slavery abolished but because the Cabinet was divided and the King was in the pro-slavery camp, Pitt decided to refrain from making abolition a cabinet measure. Instead, he worked toward abolition in an individual capacity. According to the website , run by researchers at Emory University, in George III's reign 1.6 million slaves were transported out of Africa to British colonial possessions.