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George VI
Wikidata describes George VI as King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952.
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English Wikidata description, retrieved 2026-11-05 UTC. This is a starting point; independent biography review is pending.
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Career highlights
As recorded by Wikidata:
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- Public office: monarch of Australia · from 1942 · to 1952-02-06
- Education: Trinity College · to 1920-10
- Award received: Companion of the Liberation
- Public office: monarch of New Zealand · from 1947 · to 1952-02-06
Source retrieved 2026-11-05 UTC. Names are current Wikidata labels and may differ historically; statements may need independent review.
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