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Edward VIII

June 23, 1894 – May 28, 1972

King of the United Kingdom in 1936

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Edward VIII, later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, as well as Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year.

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  • Birthday · June 23
  • Anniversary · May 28

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