When was George V born?

George V was born on 3 June 1865 in Marlborough House.

What positions has George V held?

Positions held by George V include: monarch (1931–1936); Monarch of the United Kingdom (1927–1936); Emperor of India (1910–1936); monarch of Canada (1910–1936); monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1910–1927).

Where did George V study?

George V was educated at Trinity College.

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George V

King of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936

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George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.

Quick facts

Born: 3 June 1865 wd
Place of birth: Marlborough House wd
Died: 20 January 1936 wd
Place of death: Sandringham House wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom, British Raj wd
Occupation: philatelist, politician, monarch, aristocrat wd
Education: Trinity College wd
Spouse: Mary of Teck wd

Positions held wd

monarch (1931–1936)
Monarch of the United Kingdom (12 April 1927 – 20 January 1936)
Emperor of India (6 May 1910 – 20 January 1936)
monarch of Canada (6 May 1910 – 20 January 1936)
monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (6 May 1910 – 12 April 1927)
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (1905–1907)
President of the Royal Philatelic Society London (1896–1910)
Duke of York (24 May 1892 – 6 May 1910)
member of the House of Lords
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
Member of the Privy Council of Ireland

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of the Black Eagle
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎
Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Royal Victorian Chain (1902)
Order of St. Andrew
Order of St. George, 3rd class
Albert Medal (1913)
Knight of the Garter (1884)
Order of the Thistle
Order of St Patrick
Order of the Bath
Imperial Service Order

Questions

When was George V born?: George V was born on 3 June 1865 in Marlborough House.
What positions has George V held?: Positions held by George V include: monarch (1931–1936); Monarch of the United Kingdom (1927–1936); Emperor of India (1910–1936); monarch of Canada (1910–1936); monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1910–1927).
Where did George V study?: George V was educated at Trinity College.

Sources

Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 3 November 2026

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