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Edward VIII
King of England from January 20 to December 10, Date of Birth: Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Biography of Edward VIII
- Early Life
- Education and Military Service
- World War I
- Romantic Relationships
- Abdication
- Later Life
Biography of Edward VIII
Edward VIII () was the King of England from January 20 to December 10, He is known for voluntarily abdicating the throne, the first and only instance of abdication in English history, in order to marry the divorced American, Wallis Warfield-Simpson.
Early Life
Edward VIII, also known as Edward VIII, was born on June 23, , in Richmond.
He was the eldest son of King George V and Queen Mary. His birth was recorded in his father's diary as a joyous occasion. However, his mother was cold and distant, fulfilling her duty as a wife by giving her husband an heir.
Edward VIII's full name was Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David.
Education and Military Service
At the age of twelve, Edward was