Edward VIII Former King-Emperor of the British Empire
Edward VIII is a 77 years old Former King-Emperor of the British Empire from White Lodge. Edward VIII was born on June 23, 1894 (died on May 28, 1972, he was 77 years old) in White Lodge. His nickname was Edward VIII; Windsor Edward.
About
No, he died on 05/28/1972, 51 years ago. He was 77 years old when he died. Cause of death: laryngeal cancer. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine and buried in Royal Burial Ground .
Family
His mother is Mary of Teck and his father is George V. His mother was Wife of George V of the United Kingdom His mother died at the age of 85 (Edward was 58 years old). When Edward born she was 27 years old. and George V was 29 years old when Edward born. His father was a King-Emperor.
Parents
Mother: Mary of Teck
Father: George V
Wife
Wallis Simpson, Wife of Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
He married with Wallis Simpson (89), on Thursday, June 3rd, 1937. Edward VIII was 42 and Wallis Simpson was 40 years old. After 34 years, 11 months, in 1972 Wallis passed away.
Siblings
Edward VIII had 5 siblings. British princess Mary (2 years younger) , King-Emperor George (1 year younger) , British prince Prince (11 years younger) , Governor-General of Australia Prince (5 years younger) , and Royal Navy admiral Prince (8 years younger)
Awards (17)
Awarded Royal Victorian Chain in 1920 , awarded Albert Medal in 1923 , awarded Grand Cross of the Sash of the Two Orders in 1931 , awarded honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong , awarded Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1912 ,
Education
He graduated from Magdalen College, Britannia Royal Naval College and Royal Naval College, Osborne
What was Edward's zodiac sign?Edward VIII zodiac sign was cancer.
Other facts about Edward VIII
| Alias | Edward VIII; Windsor Edward |
|---|---|
| Place of death | Neuilly-sur-Seine |
| Parent | George V, Mary of Teck |
| RestingPlace | Royal Burial Ground Frogmore |
| Spouse | Wallis Simpson |
| Given name | David , series ordinal: 7 |
| Position held | Prince Of Wales |
| Noble title | British Prince |
| Country of citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Conflict | World War I |
| Coat of arms image | Http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Coat%20of%20arms%20of%20the%20United%20Kingdom%20%281837-1952%29.svg |
| Name in native language | Edward VIII |
| Date of death | 1972-05-28T00:00:00Z |
| Follows | George V |
| Manner of death | Natural Causes |
| British Museum person-institution | 84542 |
| Royal Academy new identifier | Edward-viii |
| US National Archives Identifier | 10580295 |
| Place of birth | White Lodge |
| Owner of | Balmoral Castle |
| Military rank | Field Marshal |
| Place of burial | Royal Burial Ground |
| Signature | 
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| Family | House Of Windsor |
| Military branch | British Army |
| Member of | Royal Society |
| Cause of death | Laryngeal Cancer |
| Languages spoken, written or signed | English |
| Monogram | Http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/EVIIIR.PNG |
| Writing language | English |
| Unmarried partner | Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness |
| Religion | Church Of England |
| Named after | Saint David |
| Godparent | Alexandra Feodorovna |
| Social classification | Royalty |
| Native language | British English |
| Family name | Windsor. Show people with the surname Windsor |
| Significant event | Abdication Of Edward VIII |
| Anthem | God Save The Queen |
| Has list | Titles And Decorations Of Edward VIII |
| U.S. National Archives Identifier | 10580295 |
| Date of baptism in early childhood | 1894-07-16T00:00:00Z , location: White Lodge , religion: Church of England |
| Honorific prefix | Royal Highness , end time: 1972-05-28T00:00:00Z , start time: 1936-12-11T00:00:00Z |
