he didn't succeed both Edward VIII and the second son of George V; rather, as the second son of George V, he succeeded Edward VIII
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'''George VI''' was the King of [[Great Britain]] (1936-1952), succeeding [[Edward VIII]] and the second son of [[George V]]. He married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later known as the Queen Mother) and was succeeded by [[Elizabeth II]].
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'''George VI''' was the King of [[Great Britain]] (1936-1952) and the second son of [[George V]]. He succeeded [[Edward VIII]] (his older brother) after Edward abdicated the throne. He married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later known as the Queen Mother) and was succeeded by [[Elizabeth II]].