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Facts

Also Known As Albert Edward
Born November 9, 1841 • London • England
Died May 6, 1910 (aged 68) • London • England
Title / Office king (1901-1910), United Kingdom • emperor (1901-1910), India
House / Dynasty house of Windsor
Notable Family Members spouse Alexandra • father Albert, Prince Consort • mother Victoria • son George V • sister Victoria

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Edward VII
Queen Alexandra of England stands on a veranda in a long dress, holding a small dog in her arms, with a garden visible in the background.
King Edward VII stands in formal military dress adorned with medals, sashes, and decorations, holding gloves and a sword, with a draped table beside him.
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Lord Ripon, oil painting by George Frederic Watts, 1895; in the National Portrait Gallery, London
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Northbrook, Thomas George Baring, 1st earl of
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Sir Samuel Hoare, 2nd Baronet.
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