# Edward VII - King of the United Kingdom and British Dominions; Emperor of India

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-vii
Reign: 1901 - 1910
Born-Died: 1841 - 1910
Dynasty: Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_VII

Edward VII succeeded Victoria after decades as Prince of Wales. His short reign coincided with social change, naval rivalry and diplomatic realignments that produced the Entente Cordiale with France.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Victoria](https://english-history.com/rulers/victoria)
- Succeeded by: [George V](https://english-history.com/rulers/george-v)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1901 - [Queen Victoria dies](https://english-history.com/timeline/1901-queen-victoria-dies)
- 1901 - [Edward VII becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1901-edward-vii-becomes-king)
- 1902 - [Second Boer War ends](https://english-history.com/timeline/1902-second-boer-war-ends)
- 1903 - [Women's Social and Political Union is founded](https://english-history.com/timeline/1903-women-s-social-and-political-union-is-founded)
- 1904 - [Entente Cordiale is signed](https://english-history.com/timeline/1904-entente-cordiale-is-signed)
- 1905 - [Liberal government takes office](https://english-history.com/timeline/1905-liberal-government-takes-office)
- 1906 - [Labour Representation Committee becomes the Labour Party](https://english-history.com/timeline/1906-labour-representation-committee-becomes-the-labour-party)
- 1908 - [Old Age Pensions Act](https://english-history.com/timeline/1908-old-age-pensions-act)
- 1909 - [People's Budget](https://english-history.com/timeline/1909-people-s-budget)
- 1910 - [George V becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1910-george-v-becomes-king)