The record
George VI was a King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952. Born on 14 December 1895 in York Cottage, VI died on 6 February 1952 in Sandringham House at the age of 56.
Positions held include Duke of York (1920–1936), Emperor of India (1936–1948) and emperor (1936–1937). VI studied at Trinity College. Honours include Knight of the Garter, Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class with Swords and Knight of the Order of the Elephant, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 121 languages, George VI is No. 91 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 14 December 1895, York Cottage
- Died
- 6 February 1952, Sandringham House (aged 56)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Monarch, aristocrat, military officer
- Nickname
- Bertie
- Field
- Royalty
- Education
- Trinity College
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 121
Did you know
Was 25 when first duke of York (1920).
Lived to 56.
Shares a birthday with Dilma Rousseff and Tycho Brahe.
One of 5 people in the Index born in York Cottage, with Prince George, Duke of Kent.
Has a Wikipedia article in 121 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1920–1936Duke of York
- 1936–1948Emperor of India
- 1936–1937Emperor
- 1936–1952Monarch of the United Kingdom
- 1936–1952Monarch of Canada
- 1936–1952Monarch of the Union of South Africa
- 1942–1952Monarch of Australia
- 1947–1952Monarch of New Zealand
- 1947–1950King of India
- 1947–1952Monarch of the Dominion of Pakistan
- 1948–1952Monarch of the Dominion of Ceylon
Connections
- FatherGeorge V
- MotherMary of Teck
- SpouseQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
- SiblingEdward VIII
- SiblingMary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood
- SiblingPrince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
- SiblingPrince George, Duke of Kent
- SiblingPrince John of the United Kingdom
- ChildElizabeth II
- ChildPrincess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
10 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1916
- Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class with Swords1917
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant1920
- Royal Victorian Chain1927
- Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius Equal-to-apostles1938
- Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of William1946
- Albert Medal1951
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- Companion of the Liberation
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
- Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
- Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- War Cross
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