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

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-viii
Reign: January - December 1936
Born-Died: 1894 - 1972
Dynasty: House of Windsor
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_VIII

Edward VIII's reign lasted less than a year. His determination to marry Wallis Simpson, a divorced American, produced a constitutional crisis that ended with his abdication in favour of his brother.

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

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1936 - [Edward VIII becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1936-edward-viii-becomes-king)
- 1936 - [Edward VIII abdicates](https://english-history.com/timeline/1936-edward-viii-abdicates)
- 1936 - [George VI becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1936-george-vi-becomes-king)