George V of the United Kingdom
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| George V | |
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| Coronation portrait by Sir Luke Fildes, 1911 | |
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| Reign | 6 May 1910 – 20 January 1936 |
| Coronation | 22 June 1911 |
| Predecessor | Edward VII |
| Successor | Edward VIII |
| Prime Ministers | See list |
| Consort | Mary of Teck |
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| Edward VIII George VI Mary, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester Prince George, Duke of Kent Prince John |
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| George Frederick Ernest Albert | |
| House | House of Windsor House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha |
| Father | Edward VII |
| Mother | Alexandra of Denmark |
| Born | 3 June 1865 Marlborough House, London |
| Died | 20 January 1936 (age 70 years, 231 days) Sandringham House, Norfolk |
| Burial | 29 January 1936 St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle |
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| Religion | Church of England |
King George V ( born George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was the first ruler of the United Kingdom with the family name Windsor. He was king from 1910 to 1936. He became king after the death of his father Edward VII, and his son, Edward VIII, was king after him. He married Mary of Teck in 1893.
He had many titles from his birth to his death. His titles were:
- June 1865 – 24 May 1892: His Royal Highness Prince George of Wales
- 24 May 1892 – 22 January 1901: His Royal Highness The Duke of York
- 22 January 1901 – 9 November 1901: His Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall and York
- 9 November 1901 – 6 May 1910: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
- 9 November 1901 – 6 May 1910: His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay (Scotland only)
- 6 May 1910 – 20 January 1936: His Majesty The King
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