When crowned British king in 1714, he spoke no English & had to have the ceremony described to him in Latin
[DOC] [TLE] King George I of Great Britain - Wikipedia [PAR] George I was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1 August 1714 until his death, 
and ruler of ... By 1675 George's eldest uncle had died without issue, but his 
remaining two uncles .... George was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 20 
October.