| George VI 1895-1952. King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1936-1952) and emperor of India (1936-1947). He acceded to the throne on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII and won enormous popularity by his dedication to his duties, especially during World War II. |
George VI
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(Biographies / George VI (1895-1952) M, British, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) 1895-1952, king of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1936-52) and emperor of India (1936-47). The second son of George V, he succeeded to the throne after the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII
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| Noun | 1. |  George VI - King of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India from 1936 to 1947; he succeeded Edward VIII (1895-1952)House of Windsor, Windsor - the British royal family since 1917 |
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