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Edward VIII of the United Kingdom

Edward VIII of the United Kingdom

Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; later The Duke of Windsor; 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972) was King of the United Kingdom and the British dominions, and Emperor of India from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December 1936. Before his accession to the throne,...
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Duke of Cornwall

The Dukedom of Cornwall was the first dukedom created in the peerage of England. The present Duke of Cornwall is The Prince of Wales, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, the reigning British monarch (since 1952). According to legend, Gorlois, Duke...

From date:

  • 1910

To date:

  • 1936

Duke of Windsor

The peerage title Duke of Windsor was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1937 for The Prince Edward, formerly King of the United Kingdom as well as each of the other Commonwealth realms. The dukedom takes its name from the town where...

King of the United Kingdom

From date:

  • Jan 20, 1936

To date:

  • Dec 11, 1936

High Steward of Scotland

The title of High Steward or Great Steward was given in the 12th century to Walter Fitzalan, whose descendants became the House of Stewart. In 1371, the last High Steward inherited the throne, and thereafter the title of High Steward of Scotland has...

From date:

  • 1910

To date:

  • 1936

Duke of Normandy

Duke of Normandy is a title held or claimed by various Norman, English and French rulers from the tenth century until the end of the French monarchy. The title refers to the region of Normandy in France and several associated islands in the English...
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