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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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