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George VI (1895-1952), born Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor, became King of the United Kingdom on the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII. His reign saw one World War and the gradual dismantling of the British Empire: he was therefore the last Emperor Of India and the first Head Of The Commonwealth. His death at the comparatively young age of 56 was due to his being a heavy smoker (his left lung was removed as his health deteriorated) and drinker: his daughter Elizabeth (II...

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