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Prince George, Duke of Kent

Royal Navy admiral (1902-1942), member of the House of Windsor · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 39

Prince George, Duke of Kent, was a member of the British royal family, the fourth son of King George V and Queen Mary, and a younger brother of Kings Edward VIII and George VI. He served in the Royal Navy during the 1920s before briefly working as a civil servant, and in 1934 was created Duke of Kent.

In history

Coronation of King George VI · Took part

George VI's coronation following the abdication crisis was broadcast live to millions, cementing radio as the medium of state ceremony.

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1942Died25 August 19421937Coronation of King George VITook part, George VI's coronation following the abdication crisis was broadcast live to millions, cementing radio as the medium of state ceremony.Story: Recap.at CC BY-SA38.8K Wikipedia readers in the past year4 more1936Royal Victorian ChainAward1934Named Duke of KentOffice12 October 1934 to 25 August 19421922Knight of the Order of the ElephantAward1902Born20 December 1902

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Awards

Royal Victorian Chain1936
Knight of the Order of the Elephant1922
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Order of the Garter
Order of the Thistle
1939-45 Star
King George VI Coronation Medal
Order of the Netherlands Lion
Order of St. Olav
Royal Order of the Seraphim
Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of Saint John

About this person

That same year he married Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, with whom he had three children: Edward, Alexandra and Michael.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1942 · aged 39

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