Edward VII




Ø  King Edward VII was born on November 9, 1841 in London. His parents were Queen Victoria and Prince Consort Albert.
Ø  He went through a rigorous  educational program prepared by his parents. He attended Oxford and Cambridge. He had a liaison with an actress and this produced an incredible scandal in the society.
Ø  After the death of his father, he had to share some responsibilities with his mother in the reign.
Ø  In 1863 he married princess Alexandra of Denmark, with whom he had six children. Furthermore, he had some mistresses.
Ø  In 1901 Victoria died and he succeeded the throne. He is also known as the “Uncle of Europe “ since he did some negotiations with countries like France. Besides, he visited Russia. He was a smart man as he was rewarded in art,  science and literature.
Ø  In the last year of his life, he was involved in a crisis caused by the refusal of the Conservative majority to pass the Liberal budget of 1909.

Ø  He died on 6 May 1910, before the situation could be resolved and  he was succeeded by his son who became George V.

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