Edward VIII

Edward VIII
Edward in 1971
King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions
Reign	20 January 1936 – 28 May 1972
Coronation	12 May 1937
Predecessor	George V
Successor	Elizabeth II
Emperor of India
Reign	20 January 1936 – 15 August 1947
Predecessor	George V
Successor	Position abolished
Born	Prince Edward of York (1894-06-23)23 June 1894 White Lodge, Richmond Park, Surrey, United Kingdom
Died	28 May 1972(1972-05-28) (aged 77) Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom
Spouse	Princess Irene of Greece (m. 1928)
Full name
Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David
House	Saxe-Coburg and Gotha Windsor (from 1917)
Father	George V
Mother	Mary of Teck
Burial	5 June 1972 Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore, Windsor, Berkshire
Religion	Protestant
Module
Military career
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	Royal Navy British Army Royal Air Force
Rank	Admiral of the Fleet Major General Group Captain
Awards	Military Cross