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George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George ; [1] 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom from 11 December 1936 until his death on 6 February 1952. Learn about the life and reign of George VI , the second son of George V who became king after his brother abdicated. Find out his parents, siblings, wife, children, and other details on this royal family tree. The future George VI was born during the reign of his great-grandmother Queen Victoria; he was named Albert at birth after his great-grandfather Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and was known as "Bertie" to his family and close friends. His father ascended the throne as George V in 1910. Learn about the life and reign of George VI , the last Emperor of India and the last King of Ireland. Find out how he became king after his brother abdicated, how he led the country during World War II, and how he was the father of Queen Elizabeth II.
