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George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952.
Jun 5, 2024 · George VI, British king from 1936 to 1952 who was a symbol of courage and strength for his people during World War II, partly by battling his stammer. He assumed the throne on December 11, 1936, after his brother Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson of the United States.
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Learn about the life and reign of King George VI, who ascended the throne after his brother's abdication and led Britain through the Second World War. Find out about his achievements, awards, visits, family and death.
Sixty-eight years ago this month, King George VI died and left behind a legacy as a ruler who upheld the crown through scandal and war — despite never wanting to ascend to the throne.
Apr 3, 2014 · Who Was King George VI? George VI was crowned the king of the United Kingdom in 1937 and was an important symbolic leader for the British people during World War II.
Apr 30, 2023 · Learn about the life and reign of George VI, who became king in 1936 after his brother Edward abdicated. Discover how he overcame his stammer, led the nation in wartime, and restored faith in the monarchy.
Nov 25, 2020 · Learn about the life and reign of George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II, who overcame his stammer and became a popular and respected monarch. Discover how he coped with the abdication crisis, the Second World War and the media spotlight.
