Edward VIII
(1894-1972)

King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, Emperor of India (1936) – Edward VIII was born in White Lodge (Georgian house situated in Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames) on June 23rd, 1894 and died in Neuilly-sur-Seine (Commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France) on May 28th, 1972 at the age of 77. Today Edward VIII would be 129 years old.

Age

how old was Edward VIII when he died?

Edward VIII died in 1972 at the age of 77.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 23rd, 1894 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	White Lodge Georgian house situated in Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Death Date	May 28th, 1972 (Sunday)
Death place	Neuilly-sur-Seine Commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Cancer (The Crab) ♋
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Edward VIII

Birthday

When was Edward VIII born?

Edward VIII was born on June 23rd, 1894.

Death

When did Edward VIII die?

Edward VIII died on May 28th, 1972 at the age of 77 in Neuilly-sur-Seine (Commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France). Today Edward VIII would be 129 years old.