The record
George V was a King of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936. Born on 3 June 1865 in Marlborough House, V died on 20 January 1936 in Sandringham House at the age of 70.
Positions held include Duke of York (1892–1910), President of the Royal Philatelic Society London (1896–1910) and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (1905–1907). Notable works include The Cruise of Her Majesty's Ship “Bacchante”. V studied at Trinity College. Honours include Knight of the Garter, Royal Victorian Chain and Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 109 languages, George V is No. 135 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 3 June 1865, Marlborough House
- Died
- 20 January 1936, Sandringham House (aged 70)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Philatelist, politician, monarch
- Field
- Royalty
- Education
- Trinity College
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 6
- Wikipedia editions
- 109
Did you know
Was 27 when first duke of York (1892).
Lived to 70.
Shares a birthday with Rafael Nadal and Raúl Castro.
One of 4 people in the Index born in Marlborough House, with Maud of Wales.
Has a Wikipedia article in 109 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1892–1910Duke of York
- 1896–1910President of the Royal Philatelic Society London
- 1905–1907Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
- 1910–1936Emperor of India
- 1910–1936Monarch of Canada
- 1910–1927Monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- 1927–1936Monarch of the United Kingdom
- 1931–1936Monarch
- —Member of the House of Lords
- —Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
- —Member of the Privy Council of Ireland
Connections
- FatherEdward VII
- MotherAlexandra of Denmark
- SpouseMary of Teck
- SiblingPrince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale
- SiblingLouise, Princess Royal
- SiblingPrincess Victoria of the United Kingdom
- SiblingMaud of Wales
- SiblingPrince Alexander John of Wales
- ChildEdward VIII
- ChildGeorge VI
- ChildMary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood
- ChildPrince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
11 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1884
- Royal Victorian Chain1902
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons1909
- Albert Medal1913
- Tilleard Medal1923
- Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
- Order of the Black Eagle
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
- Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav
- Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
- Order of St. Andrew
- Order of St. George, 3rd class
- Order of the Thistle
- Order of St Patrick
- Order of the Bath
Notable works
- The Cruise of Her Majesty's Ship “Bacchante”
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