KEY EVENTS IN HIS LIFE
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1892
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Becomes heir apparent to the British throne after the death of his older brother.
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1893
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Marries Mary of Teck. Has five sons and one daughter.
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1910
1911
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Ascends to throne - May 6
Crowned king - June 22
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1917
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Changes family name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor (due to anti-German sentiment during World War I)
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1935
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Celebrates Silver Jubilee of accession to throne
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1936
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Dies of bronchitis at age 70
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