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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_VIGeorge VI - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Reign: 11 December 1936 – 6 February 1952
   • Mother: Mary of Teck

   • Father: George V
   • Successor: Elizabeth II

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

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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 battling with a prolonged cancer. His state funeral took place on 15 February 1952.

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5. www.historyextra.com › period › 20th-centuryThe death of King George VI: what happened? - HistoryExtra

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   Aug 26, 2020 · Published: August 26, 2020 at 10:45 AM. King George VI died suddenly in his sleep on 6 February 1952. It was a moment that shocked the nation – cinemas, sports grounds and theatres were closed, television programmes were not broadcast, and even Parliament was adjourned as a mark of respect.

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

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   Feb 5, 2024 · King George VI died suddenly in his sleep on 6 February 1952 after 16 years on the throne following his brother’s abdication in December 1936. An official statement published later claimed...

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

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Last Updated: Apr 19, 2024 • Article History. George VI. Also called (1920–36): Prince Albert, duke of York. In full: Albert Frederick Arthur George. Born: December 14, 1895, Sandringham, Norfolk, England. Died: February 6, 1952, Sandringham (aged 56) Title / Office: king (1936-1952), United Kingdom. House / Dynasty: house of Windsor.

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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 on 6 February 1952.

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   How did King George VI die?

   • King George VI died suddenly in his sleep on 6 February 1952. It was a moment that shocked the nation – cinemas, sports grounds and theatres were closed, television programmes were not broadcast, and even Parliament was adjourned as a mark of respect.

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   Where was King George VI buried?

   • The body of George VI was moved from the Royal Vault on 26 March 1969 and reinterred in the newly-built King George VI Memorial Chapel. His daughter, Princess Margaret, died on 9 February 2002 and, in accordance with her wishes, a private funeral was held at St George's Chapel.

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   When did George VI become king?

   • As heir presumptive to Edward VIII, Albert became king, taking the regnal name George VI. 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.

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9. www.theguardian.com › uk-news › 2022‘Organised gloom’: how the Guardian reported the funeral of ...

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   Sep 15, 2022 · Last modified on Thu 20 Oct 2022 07.44 EDT. T he news of the death of King George VI came to Fleet Street at 10.45am on 6 February 1952 and within minutes newspaper sellers in central...

10. www.bbc.co.uk › archive › the-death-of-george-viThe Death of George VI - BBC Archive

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    John Snagge reads the formal announcement from Sandringham that King George VI has died peacefully in his sleep.