Edward VIII
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Edward VIII was born on June 23, 1894 at White Lodge[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] and died on May 28, 1972 in Neuilly-sur-Seine from laryngeal cancer[1][2][3][4][5][6][13][7][9][10][11]. He was buried at the Royal Burial Ground[12]. He was the child of George V[12][14] and Mary of Teck[12][14], and his siblings included George VI, Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Prince John of the United Kingdom[14]. He married Wallis Simpson in 1937, a union that lasted until 1972[12][14]. A member of the Church of England, he received his education at Magdalen College, Britannia Royal Naval College, and Royal Naval College, Osborne.
He held the position of monarch of the United Kingdom, Emperor of India, monarch of Canada, and monarch of the Union of South Africa, serving in all these roles exclusively during the year 1936. During his life, he received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Military Cross, Order of St. Olav, Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Croix de guerre 1914–1918, and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, alongside two additional awards[15].
Key Facts
- Place of death: 16th arrondissement of Paris[7]
- Place of burial: Royal Burial Ground[8]
- Father: George V[9]
- Mother: Mary of Teck[10]
- Spouse: Wallis Simpson[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Native language: British English[14]
- Position held: monarch of the United Kingdom[15], Emperor of India[16], monarch of Canada[17], monarch of the Union of South Africa[18], Prince of Wales[19], monarch of New Zealand[20], Heir Apparent of the United Kingdom[21], Head of the House of Windsor[22], Grand Master of the Order of the British Empire[23], Governor of the Bahamas[24]
- Educated at: Magdalen College[25], Britannia Royal Naval College[26], Royal Naval College, Osborne[27]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[28], Military Cross[29], Order of St. Olav[30], Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[31], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[32], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[33], Order of Michael the Brave[34], Order of St. George, 3rd class[35], Royal Victorian Chain[36], Albert Medal[37], Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru[38], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[39], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[40], knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[41]
- Religion or worldview: Church of England[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Family: House of Windsor[44]
- Anthem: God Save the King[45]
- Noble title: British prince[46], Prince of the United Kingdom[47], Duke of Cornwall[48], Duke of Rothesay[49], Prince of Scotland[50], Earl of Carrick[51], Baron of Renfrew[52], Lord of the Isles[53], Prince of Wales[54], Earl of Chester[55], King of the United Kingdom[56], Duke of Windsor[57]
- Named after: Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale[58], Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[59], Christian IX of Denmark[60], Saint George[61], Andrew the Apostle[62], Saint Patrick[63], Saint David[64]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Edward VIII include Prince Edward Viaduct[65], a deck arch bridge[66], in Canada[67]; Princes Highway[68], a road[69], in Australia[70], founded in 1920[71]; Prince Edward Theatre[72], a theatre building[73], in United Kingdom[74]; Prince of Wales tea blend[75]; Prince Edward Road[76], a thoroughfare[77], in People's Republic of China[78], founded in 1920[79]; Edward VIII Plateau[80], a peninsula[81]; and Edward VIII Bay[82], a bay[83].
Why It Matters
Edward VIII has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]
Works attributed to him include his abdication speech[86], an oration[87]. Entities named for him include Prince Edward Viaduct[65], a deck arch bridge[66], in Canada[67]; Princes Highway[68], a road[69], in Australia[70], founded in 1920[71]; Prince Edward Theatre[72], a theatre building[73], in United Kingdom[74]; Prince of Wales tea blend[75]; Prince Edward Road[76], a thoroughfare[77], in People's Republic of China[78], founded in 1920[79]; and Edward VIII Plateau[80], a peninsula[81].
FAQs
Where was Edward VIII born?
Edward VIII was born in White Lodge[1].
Where did Edward VIII die?
Edward VIII passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2].
Who were Edward VIII's parents?
Edward VIII's father was George V[9]. Edward VIII's mother was Mary of Teck[10].
Who was Edward VIII married to?
Edward VIII's spouses include Wallis Simpson[11].
What did Edward VIII do for work?
Edward VIII worked as a military personnel[3], monarch[4], and aristocrat[5].
Where did Edward VIII go to school?
Edward VIII was educated at Magdalen College[25], Britannia Royal Naval College[26], and Royal Naval College, Osborne[27].
What awards did Edward VIII receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[28], Military Cross[29], Order of St. Olav[30], and Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[31].