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Also known as Albert Frederick Arthur George, King George VI, Albert Windsor, Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor, George Windsor, Bertie, Prince Albert, Duke of York, The Prince Albert, Duke of York

George VI was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. He was also the last Emperor of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved in August 1947, and the first Head of the Commonwealth following the London Declaration of 1949.

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George VI, born Albert Frederick Arthur George, was a member of the House of Windsor and a citizen of the United Kingdom and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. He served as the monarch of the United Kingdom, Emperor of India, and Duke of York. His military service included roles in the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and British Army, where he held the rank of commander-in-chief. He participated in World War I and the Battle of Jutland.

He was educated at Trinity College and was a member of the Royal Society. His religious affiliation was with the Church of England, and he spoke English. He was married to Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, and they had two children, Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. His parents were George V and Mary of Teck. He received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, the War Cross, and the Royal Victorian Chain.

George VI died of lung cancer on February 6, 1952, at Sandringham House. He was born at York Cottage and is buried in the King George VI Memorial Chapel.

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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. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth.

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The Three Kings of 1936 — Self2026
Britain and the Blitz2025
Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen — Self (archive footage)2022
The Queen and the Coup — Self (archive footage)2020
The King Who Fooled Hitler — Self (archive footage)2019
The Phoney War — Self (archive footage)2019
The Coronation — Self (archive footage)2018
Elizabeth & Philip: Love and Duty — Self (archive footage)2017
The Royal House of Windsor — Self (archive footage)2017
Royal Wives at War — Self (archive footage)2016

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Instance of: human
Given name: George
Named after: Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Place of birth: York Cottage
Place of death: Sandringham House
Spouse: Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother
Child: Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
Father: George V
Mother: Mary of Teck
Sibling: Prince John of the United Kingdom
Occupation: tennis player
Position held: Duke of York
Educated at: Trinity College
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: British English
Religion: Christianity
Award: Knight of the Order of the Elephant
Family: House of Windsor
Eye colour: blue
Anthem: God Save the King
Sport: tennis
Conflict: Battle of Jutland

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Military branch: British Army
Image: King George VI LOC matpc.14736 A (cropped).jpg
Work location: Buckingham Palace
Residence: Buckingham Palace
Significant event: death and state funeral of George VI
place of burial: King George VI Memorial Chapel
Commons category: George VI of the United Kingdom
cause of death: lung cancer
date of death: 1952-02-06
topic's main category: Category:George VI
manner of death: natural causes
Commons gallery: George VI of the United Kingdom
name in native language: George VI
date of birth: 1895-12-14
writing language: British English
nickname: Bertie
has list: list of titles and honours of King George VI
honorific prefix: His Highness
date of baptism: 1896-02-17
godparent: Louise, Princess Royal
allegiance: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
social classification: royalty
P8168: Linda Kozlowski
ethnic group: British
birth name: Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George of York
handedness: left-handedness
medical condition: thromboangiitis obliterans
Commons Creator page: George VI of the United Kingdom
P12749: Evermann Cove

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