Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Queen consort of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952 (1900–2002)

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Lived 1900–2002, aged 102United Kingdom

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United Kingdom rank#51
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81 languages
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#51
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Era
1900–2002
Aged 102

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SpouseGeorge VIActing

ChildElizabeth II

ChildPrincess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon

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Updated 2026-05-29

Married into the British throne and became the steady public face of the monarchy through WWII and beyond. Outlived her husband by nearly 50 years, spending decades as the Queen Mother—a title created specifically so people wouldn't confuse her with her more famous daughter.

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Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 to 6 February 1952 as the wife of King George VI. She was also the last Empress of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved on 15 August 1947. After her husband died, she was officially known as Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother to avoid confusion with her daughter Queen Elizabeth II.

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