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George VI
King George VI of England, formal photo portrait, circa 1940-1946
Formal portrait, c. 1940–46
King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions
Reign December 11, 1936 – February 6, 1952
Coronation May 12, 1937
Predecessor Edward VIII
Successor Elizabeth II
Born December 14, 1895
York Cottage, Sandringham House, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Died February 6, 1952
Sandringham House, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Burial February 15, 1952
St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, United Kingdom
Spouse Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Issue Elizabeth II
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
Full name
Albert Frederick Arthur George
House House of Windsor
Father George V
Mother Mary of Teck

George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; December 14, 1895 – February 6, 1952) was King of the United Kingdom from December 11, 1936 until his death.

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