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Edward VIII

King · born 23rd June 1894

Date of birth
23 June
Birth year
1894
Lived
78
Zodiac
♋ Cancer

About Edward VIII

The King of the United Kingdom for eleven months in 1936 who abdicated his throne so that he could wed an American divorcee. He was succeeded by his younger brother Albert, better known as King George VI, and he is one of the shortest-reigning monarchs in British and Commonwealth history.

Edward VIII was born 23rd June 1894 in Surrey, England. Their primary profession is listed as king. They died in 1972. On 23 June, 609 people in our archive share this birthday.

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