Person

George V

1865–1936 · 20th century · Also known as George V of the United Kingdom

George V was King of the United Kingdom and emperor of India from 1910 to 1936. His reign saw the First World War, the change of the royal house's name to Windsor in 1917, the Irish War of Independence and the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922. The Statute of Westminster in 1931 confirmed the independence of the Dominions.

George V
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Mentioned in 4 profiles

United KingdomFoundation, GovernanceKingdom of GeorgiaGovernance, DeclineKingdom of ImeretiFoundation, SummaryBritish RajSummary

Mentioned in 3 state histories

Kingdom of GeorgiaKingdom of ImeretiPrincipality of Samtskhe

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