Later King Edward VIII, 20 Jan to 11 Dec 1936; then Duke of Windsor in the peerage of the United Kingdom 1937-72
Sex: Male
Born: 23 June 1894, Richmond upon Thames (Sy), Eng
Died: 28 May 1972, Paris, France
Degrees
1920
Doctor of Laws
The University of Sydney
1920
Doctor of Laws
The University of Melbourne
1920
Doctor of Laws
The University of Adelaide
Career
Prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Succeeded to throne as King Edward VIII on 20 Jan 1936; abdicated 11 Dec 1936. Created Duke of Windsor in the peerage of the UK 1937.