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George VI
December 14, 1895 – February 6, 1952
King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952
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George VI was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. He was also the last Emperor of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved in August 1947, and the first Head of the Commonwealth following the London Declaration of 1949.
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- Birthday · December 14
- Anniversary · February 6
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