George VI | |
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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.