George Frederick Ernest Albert was the second son of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandria. He was born on June 3, 1865 and died January 20, 1936.

KEY EVENTS IN HIS LIFE


1892
Becomes heir apparent to the British throne after the death of his older brother.

1893
Marries Mary of Teck. Has five sons and one daughter.

1910

1911
Ascends to throne   - May 6

Crowned king           - June 22

1917
Changes family name  from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor (due to anti-German sentiment during World War I)

1935
Celebrates Silver Jubilee of accession to throne

1936
Dies of bronchitis at age 70