King George VI

Date of Birth: December 14, 1895

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Date of Death: February 6, 1952

Biography

King George VI, born Albert Frederick Arthur George, ascended to the British throne on December 11, 1936, following the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII. Born on December 14, 1895, George VI was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary. Initially not expected to become king, George VI took on his royal duties with a strong sense of responsibility and duty. His reign was marked by significant events, including World War II, where he became a symbol of hope and resilience for the British people. His public appearances and radio broadcasts during the war boosted the nation’s morale. George VI was also instrumental in the post-war transition of the British Empire into the Commonwealth of Nations. George VI married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923, and together they had two daughters, Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Margaret. His reign saw substantial political changes, including the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947. Despite battling health issues, George VI continued his royal duties until his death on February 6, 1952.

5 Interesting Facts about King George VI

1. King George VI was the last Emperor of India, a title he held until India’s independence in 1947.

2. He struggled with a severe stammer, which he worked hard to overcome with the help of speech therapist Lionel Logue.

3. George VI was the first British monarch to visit the United States, doing so in 1939.

4. He was an avid stamp collector and greatly expanded the Royal Philatelic Collection.

5. George VI served in the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force during World War I.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from King George VI

1. “I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.’”

2. “The highest of distinctions is service to others.”

3. “It is not the walls that make the city, but the people who live within them.”

4. “In the highest sense, we are all brothers, for we are equally children of God.”

5. “Let us remember the courage, devotion, and the readiness to sacrifice everything, which we have seen in so many of our people.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by King George VI was estimated to be around £1.5 million at the time of his death in 1952, which would be significantly more in today’s value due to inflation and asset appreciation.

Children

King George VI had two daughters: 1. **Queen Elizabeth II** (born April 21, 1926), who succeeded him as the monarch. 2. **Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon** (August 21, 1930 – February 9, 2002).