George V
Proper noun: - King of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India (1910-1936): George V was the monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and the Emperor of India. He notably renounced his German titles during World War I, in 1917.
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- George V ascended to the throne in 1910.
- During the reign of George V, the British Empire reached its greatest territorial extent.
- George V was the grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II.
"The reign of George V": Refers to the historical period from 1910 to 1936, marked by World War I and significant social change.
- The reign of George V saw the rise of the Labour Party as a major political force.
"In the style of George V": Pertaining to the architectural, artistic, or cultural trends popular during his rule.
- The building was constructed in the style of George V.
Georgian (adj): Pertaining to the reigns of the British kings named George. The period of George V is sometimes included in the later Georgian era, though more precisely it is part of the "House of Windsor" period which he established.
- Georgian architecture spans the 18th and early 20th centuries.
House of Windsor: The royal house name adopted by George V in 1917, replacing the German-derived "House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha".
- The current British royal family belongs to the House of Windsor, founded by George V.
- The King-Emperor: A title used specifically for him as King of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India.
- The Sailor King: An informal nickname referencing his early career in the Royal Navy.
- "To do a George V": An informal and rare historical reference meaning to change one's family name for reasons of national sentiment, alluding to his 1917 renunciation of German titles.
- Facing public pressure, the company considered doing a George V and rebranding with a more local name.
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King of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India from 1910 to 1936; gave up his German title in 1917 during World War I (1865-1936)