When was Edward VIII born?

Edward VIII was born on 23 June 1894 in White Lodge.

What positions has Edward VIII held?

Positions held by Edward VIII include: Governor of the Bahamas (1940–1945); monarch of New Zealand (1936–1936); Monarch of the United Kingdom (1936–1936); Emperor of India (1936–1936); monarch of Canada (1936–1936).

Where did Edward VIII study?

Edward VIII was educated at Magdalen College, Britannia Royal Naval College, Royal Naval College, Osborne.

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King of the United Kingdom in 1936

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Edward VIII, later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year.

Quick facts

Born: 23 June 1894 wd
Place of birth: White Lodge wd
Died: 28 May 1972 wd
Place of death: 16th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation: military personnel, monarch, aristocrat wd
Education: Magdalen College, Britannia Royal Naval College, Royal Naval College, Osborne wd
Spouse: Wallis Simpson wd

Positions held wd

Governor of the Bahamas (18 August 1940 – 30 April 1945)
monarch of New Zealand (21 January 1936 – 12 December 1936)
Monarch of the United Kingdom (20 January 1936 – 11 December 1936)
Emperor of India (20 January 1936 – 11 December 1936)
monarch of Canada (20 January 1936 – 11 December 1936)
monarch of the Union of South Africa (20 January 1936 – 11 December 1936)
Prince of Wales (23 June 1910 – 20 January 1936)
Heir Apparent of the United Kingdom (6 May 1910 – 20 January 1936)
Head of the House of Windsor
Grand Master of the Order of the British Empire

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1912)
Military Cross (1916)
Order of St. Olav (1914)
Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (1915)
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (1912)
Order of Michael the Brave (1918)
Order of St. George, 3rd class (1916)
Royal Victorian Chain (1921)
Albert Medal (1924)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎ (1931)
Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong

Questions

When was Edward VIII born?: Edward VIII was born on 23 June 1894 in White Lodge.
What positions has Edward VIII held?: Positions held by Edward VIII include: Governor of the Bahamas (1940–1945); monarch of New Zealand (1936–1936); Monarch of the United Kingdom (1936–1936); Emperor of India (1936–1936); monarch of Canada (1936–1936).
Where did Edward VIII study?: Edward VIII was educated at Magdalen College, Britannia Royal Naval College, Royal Naval College, Osborne.

Sources

Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 3 November 2026

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