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Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972), later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year.
Eduardo VIII del Reino Unido (nacido como Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; Londres, 23 de junio de 1894-París, 28 de mayo de 1972) después conocido como Eduardo, duque de Windsor, fue rey del Reino Unido y de los Dominios Británicos de Ultramar y emperador de la India desde su ascenso al trono, el 20 de enero de 1936, hasta su abdicación el 11 de diciembre del mismo año.
Hace 6 días · Edward VIII (later duke of Windsor) announcing his abdication by radio over the BBC, December 11, 1936. (more) Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin attempted to impress upon the king the peril to the integrity of the monarchy caused by the private friendship with a divorcée.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The funeral of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, took place on 5 June 1972. Edward had been King of the United Kingdom from 20 January to 11 December 1936, reigning as Edward VIII before his abdication , and had lived in Paris at the time of his death.
3 de abr. de 2014 · British Royal Family. Edward VIII became king of the United Kingdom following the death of his father, George V, but ruled for less than a year. He abdicated the throne in order to marry his...
28 de jun. de 2017 · As Prince of Wales, Edward VIII (reigned January-December 1936) had successfully carried out a number of regional visits (including areas hit by economic depression) and other official engagements. These visits and his official tours overseas, together with his good war record and genuine care for the underprivileged, had made him popular.
When it became apparent he could not marry Wallis and remain on the throne, he abdicated. He was succeeded by his younger brother, George VI. With a reign of 326 days, Edward is the shortest-reigning British monarch. After his abdication, Edward was created Duke of Windsor.
