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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.
Jorge VI del Reino Unido (Albert Frederick Arthur George; York Cottage, 14 de diciembre de 1895-Sandringham House, 6 de febrero de 1952) [3] fue rey del Reino Unido y sus dominios de ultramar desde su ascenso al trono, el 11 de diciembre de 1936 hasta su muerte en 1952. [4]
Aug 1, 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.
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.
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.
Feb 23, 2020 · 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.
Jul 3, 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.
George VI. Prince Albert, Duke of York, was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary and was born on 14th December 1895 on the Sandringham estate. On the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in December 1936 he was proclaimed King and took one of his middle names, George, on succeeding to the throne.
Rey de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte (1936-1952) y emperador de la India (1936-1947). Casa Real: Casa de Windsor. Coronación: 12 de mayo de 1937. Padres: Jorge V del Reino Unido y María de Teck. Cónyuges: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (m. 1923–1952) Hijos: Isabel II; Margarita, condesa de Snowdon.
Apr 5, 2024 · Fumador empedernido, Jorge VI murió en 1952 a consecuencia de un cáncer de pulmón. En los últimos años de su reinado vio cómo la India, joya del imperio que forjó su bisabuela, adquiría la ...
