EDWARD VII

(1841-1910). Albert Edward, eldest s. of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert; b. Bucking ham Palace Nov. 9, 1841. As Prince of Wales he travelled extensively, visiting Canada and U. S. 1860, India 1875. In 1863 he married Alexandra, the King of Denmark’s eldest daughter; their children being Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence, b. Jan. 8, 1864, d. 1892; George (GuorGH V.), b. June 3, 1865; Louise (Prince Royal), b. Feb. 20, 1867; Victoria, 5. July 6, 1868; Maud (Queen of Norway), b. Nov 26, 1869. The Prince of Wales became king Jan. 22, 1901, and until his death devoted himself unsparingly to his kingly duties; Corouation Aug. 9, 1902. Notable events of his reign were end of S. African War 1902 and formation of Union of) 8. Africa 1909-10; House of Lords crisis 1909-10; Anglo Japanese Alliance 1902; cementing of Triple Entente with France and Ru ia 1904-10. King Edward died, May 6, 1910. During his brief reign he earned the title of ‘Edward the Peacemaker’ by his tact and diplomacy.