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Edward VII

1841-1910.
King of Great Britain and Ireland (1901-1910) who traveled much of Europe to improve Britain's international relations and was known for his elegant, sporting style.
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Edward VII

n
(Biography) 1841–1910, king of Great Britain and Ireland (1901–10); son of Queen Victoria
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Noun1.Edward VII - King of England from 1901 to 1910Edward VII - King of England from 1901 to 1910; son of Victoria and Prince Albert; famous for his elegant sporting ways (1841-1910)
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Saxe-Coburg-Gotha - the name of the royal family that ruled Great Britain from 1901-1917; the name was changed to Windsor in 1917 in response to anti-German feelings in World War I
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