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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 on 6 February 1952.
- 11 December 1936 – 6 February 1952
- Mary of Teck
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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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.
- Elinor Evans
Although he made a slow and uneventful recovery from his surgery, King George VI died suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep on February 6, 1952, at the age of 56. Since the King had a history of peripheral vascular disease, it was assumed that the cause of death was a "coronary thrombosis."
- Rolf F. Barth, L. Maximillian Buja
- 2021
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...
6 days ago · Died: February 6, 1952, Sandringham (aged 56) Title / Office: king (1936-1952), United Kingdom. House / Dynasty: house of Windsor. Notable Family Members: spouse Elizabeth. father George V. mother Mary of Teck. daughter Elizabeth II. daughter Princess Margaret. brother Edward VIII. (Show more)
Apr 3, 2014 · Royalty. 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. Updated: Sep 13, 2022....
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