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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.

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   Apr 19, 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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   • Family and Early Life. King George VI was born Albert Frederick Arthur George Saxe-Coburg-Gotha on December 14, 1895, in Norfolk, England. Though formally known as "His Highness Prince Albert of York," within the family the future king was called "Bertie," and, as a young man, "Albert."
   • Military Service and Education. In 1909, Prince Albert graduated from the Royal Naval Academy at Osborne, finishing at the bottom of his class in the final exam.
   • George VI’s Wife and Kids. Around 1920 Prince Albert became reacquainted with Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, whom he had met as a child through their families' close relationship.
   • Why Did King George Get the Throne? King George VI’s father, King George V, had reservations about his first son, Prince Edward (Duke of Windsor), taking the throne.

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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.

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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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   • 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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   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.

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   Aug 26, 2020 · Learn how King George VI, who became king after his brother abdicated, died suddenly in his sleep in 1952. Find out how his daughter Elizabeth II reacted and became Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

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   Feb 23, 2020 · CNN —. 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 ...

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   Nov 25, 2020 · Learn about the life and reign of George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II, who overcame his stammer and became a popular and respected monarch. Discover how he coped with the abdication crisis, the Second World War and the media spotlight.