George V
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George V
Summary
George V is a human[1]. Born in Marlborough House[2], he… he died in Sandringham House[3]. He worked as a philatelist[4], politician[5], monarch[6], and aristocrat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.023% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368,862 views/month, #231 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- George V was born in Marlborough House[2].
- George V passed away in Sandringham House[3].
- Burial took place at St George's Chapel, Windsor[9].
- Burial took place at Windsor Castle[10].
- George V's father was Edward VII[11].
- George V's mother was Alexandra of Denmark[12].
- Among George V's spouses was Mary of Teck[13].
- A child of George V was Edward VIII[14].
- A child of George V was George VI[15].
- A child of George V was Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood[16].
- A child of George V was Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester[17].
- A child of George V was Prince George, Duke of Kent[18].
- A child of George V was Prince John of the United Kingdom[19].
- George V held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
- George V held citizenship in British Raj[21].
- British English was George V's native language[22].
- George V worked as a philatelist[4].
- George V's professions included politician[5].
- George V's professions included monarch[6].
- George V's professions included aristocrat[7].
- George V held the position of Emperor of India[23].
- George V held the position of monarch of the United Kingdom[24].
- George V held the position of monarch of Canada[25].
- George V held the position of monarch[26].
- George V held the position of Duke of York[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1865-06-03[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1936-01-20[31]
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Community tags: royal[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 61fa34e7-b983-4592-bac4-dafd05da1a0e[33]
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Origins and Family
Born in Marlborough House[2], George V… his father was Edward VII[11]. His mother was Alexandra of Denmark[12]. British English was his native language[22].
Education
George V's education included a stint at Trinity College[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philatelist[4], politician[5], monarch[6], and aristocrat[7]. Positions held include Emperor of India[23], a historical position[35], in British Raj[36], founded in 1876[37]; monarch of the United Kingdom[24], a hereditary position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1927[40]; monarch of Canada[25], a hereditary position[41], in Canada[42], founded in 1867[43]; monarch[26], a position[44]; Duke of York[27], a title of nobility in the United Kingdom[45], in Kingdom of England[46]; and monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47], a historical position[48], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49], founded in 1801[50].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[51], Order of the Black Eagle[52], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[53], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[54], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav[55], and Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[56].
Personal Life
George V was married to Mary of Teck[13]. Children include Edward VIII[14], a military personnel[57], 1894–1972[58], of United Kingdom[59], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[60]; George VI[15], a monarch[61], 1895–1952[62], of United Kingdom[63], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[64]; Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood[16], a nurse[65], 1897–1965[66], of United Kingdom[67], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[68]; Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester[17], a politician[69], 1900–1974[70], of United Kingdom[71], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[72]; Prince George, Duke of Kent[18], a military officer[73], 1902–1942[74], of United Kingdom[75], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[76]; and Prince John of the United Kingdom[19], 1905–1919[77], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[78]. His religion is recorded as Church of England[79].
Death and Burial
George V died in Sandringham House[3]. Recorded place of burial include St George's Chapel, Windsor[9] and Windsor Castle[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George V include HMS King George V[80], a battleship[81]; Hôtel George-V[82], a hotel[83], in France[84], founded in 1928[85]; avenue George-V[86], an avenue[87], in France[88], founded in 1858[89]; King George V Coronation Medal[90], a commemorative medal[91], in United Kingdom[92], founded in 1911[93]; King's Road[94], an avenue[95], in People's Republic of China[96]; King George Street[97], a road[98], in Israel[99]; George V Bridge, Orléans[100]; and George V Coast[101].
Why It Matters
George V ranks in the top 0.023% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368,862 views/month, #231 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[102] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[103]
Entities named for him include HMS King George V[80], a battleship[81]; Hôtel George-V[82], a hotel[83], in France[84], founded in 1928[85]; avenue George-V[86], an avenue[87], in France[88], founded in 1858[89]; King George V Coronation Medal[90], a commemorative medal[91], in United Kingdom[92], founded in 1911[93]; King's Road[94], an avenue[95], in People's Republic of China[96]; and King George Street[97], a road[98], in Israel[99].
FAQs
Where was George V born?
George V's place of birth was Marlborough House[2].
Where did George V die?
George V passed away in Sandringham House[3].
Who were George V's parents?
George V's father was Edward VII[11]. George V's mother was Alexandra of Denmark[12].
Who was George V married to?
George V's spouses include Mary of Teck[13].
What did George V do for work?
George V worked as philatelist[4], politician[5], monarch[6], and aristocrat[7].
Where did George V go to school?
George V was educated at Trinity College[34].
What awards did George V receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[51], Order of the Black Eagle[52], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[53], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[54].