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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. He was also the last Emperor of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved in August 1947, and the first head of the Commonwealth ...

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › George-VIGeorge VI | Stutter, Brother, & Death | Britannica

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   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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4. www.biography.com › royalty › george-viGeorge VI - Siblings, Speech & Death - Biography

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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. He was succeeded by Queen Elizabeth II in 1952.

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6. www.cnn.com › 2020/02/23 › worldKing George VI: Six things to know about the shy ... - CNN

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   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.

7. www.royal.uk › george-viGeorge VI (r.1936-1952) | The Royal Family

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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.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Death_and_state_funeral_ofDeath and state funeral of George VI - Wikipedia

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   St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. (official ceremony) Participants. See list. 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.

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   When did George VI die?

   • 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.

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   How did George VI become king?

   • George VI became King unexpectedly following the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, in December 1936. A conscientious and dedicated man, he worked hard to adapt to the role into which he was suddenly thrown. Reserved by nature, and of deep religious belief, he was helped in his work by his wife.

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   When did King George VI visit the United States?

   • King George VI paid State Visits to France in 1938, and to Canada and the United States in 1939, the first British monarch to enter the United States. His greatest achievements came during the Second World War, when he remained for most of the time at Buckingham Palace (the Palace was bombed nine times during the war).

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   How did King George VI die?

   • The King even asked for seconds. King George VI was a heavy smoker, and the stress of the war took a toll on his health. He developed lung cancer, and in 1952 died in his sleep from a coronary thrombosis. He was 56.

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   Why was George VI so popular?

   • In September 1939, the British Empire and most Commonwealth countries— but not Ireland — declared war on Nazi Germany, following the invasion of Poland. War with the Kingdom of Italy and the Empire of Japan followed in 1940 and 1941, respectively. George VI was seen as sharing the hardships of the common people and his popularity soared.

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   How did George VI get his name?

   • The future George VI was born during the reign of his great-grandmother Queen Victoria; he was named Albert at birth after his great-grandfather Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and was known as "Bertie" to his family and close friends. His father ascended the throne as George V in 1910.

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10. www.independent.co.uk › news › ukHow reluctant King George VI died of lung cancer aged just 56

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    Feb 5, 2024 · The web page reveals how the reluctant monarch died of lung cancer in 1952, despite undergoing surgery to remove his left lung. It also describes his health problems, the official statement and the reaction of his family and the public.