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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.
Apr 19, 2024 · George VI (born December 14, 1895, Sandringham, Norfolk, England—died February 6, 1952, Sandringham) was the king of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952. Queen Elizabeth, King George VI, Princess Margaret, and Princess Elizabeth
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Aug 26, 2020 · On 6 February 1952, King George VI died quietly in his bed, beginning the reign of his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II…. Published: August 26, 2020 at 10:45 AM. King George VI died suddenly in his sleep on 6 February 1952.
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On 6 February 1952, George VI, King of the United Kingdom, died at the age of 56, at Sandringham House, after a prolonged cancer. His state funeral took place on 15 February 1952.
The King failed to recover from a lung operation, and died in his sleep on 6 February 1952 at Sandringham; he was aged 56. After lying in state at Westminster Hall, the King's funeral was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor, where he lies buried.
Jul 3, 2019 · Updated on July 03, 2019. King George VI (born Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George; December 14, 1895–February 6, 1952) was King of the United Kingdom, Head of the British Commonwealth, and the last Emperor of India. He succeeded to the throne after his older brother, Edward VIII, abdicated. He is the father of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain ...
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Apr 3, 2014 · George VI served as king of the United Kingdom during World War II and was an important symbolic leader. ... after he died of lung cancer in 1952 ... Upon seeing her again as an attractive 18-year ...
