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

    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.

  2. 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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  3. Learn about the life and reign of King George VI, who became King after his brother abdicated in 1936. He led the country through the Second World War, strengthened the Commonwealth and died in 1952.

  4. Apr 3, 2014 · In the 1930s, King George VI, a strong supporter of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, hoped that Chamberlain would be able to stave off a war with Nazi Germany.

  5. 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.

  6. Apr 30, 2023 · Learn about the life and reign of George VI, who became king in 1936 after his brother Edward abdicated. Discover how he overcame his stammer, led the nation in wartime, and restored faith in the monarchy.

  7. Learn about the life, marriage, coronation and burial of King George VI, who succeeded his brother Edward VIII in 1936. Find out about the regalia, the sword, the music and the books related to his reign.