King George VI
George was born on 14 DEC 1895 in Sandringham, Norfolk, England, the son of unknown parents.
He died on 6 FEB 1952 in Sandringham, Norfolk, England. [Note 2]
His wife was Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, who he married on 26 APR 1923. The place has not been found. Their two known children were Elizabeth II Alexandra Mary (1926-2022) and Margaret Rose (1930-2002).
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| Birth | 14 Dec 1895 |
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| Death | 6 Feb 1952 |
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| Burial | 11 Mar 1952 |
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| Occupation | King of England |
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Note 1
He was christened as Albert Arthur Frederick George. He was known to the Royal Family as Bertie; Was Prince Albert, Duke of York (1920-1936); Acceded as George VI following his brother's abdication on 11 Dec 1936. The reign of George VI was marked by the relinquishment of the title of Emperor of India, following the partition of India in 1947 into Pakistan and India. Bertie had a speech defect which made him stutter and stammer.
Note 2
George VI had cancer of the lung (one lung had be removed). He died of cancer after a long illness.