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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- 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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- noun 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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Examples
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Baron von Margutti met all the distinguished European figures, such as Edward VII, Emperor
When Winter Comes to Main Street Grant Martin Overton 1908
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Rush also voiced his frustration over critics who say The King's Speech' distorts history by omitting details, such as Edward VII's (Guy Pearce) Nazi sympathies and Winston Churchill's (Timothy Spall) support of Edward VII during his embarrassing abdication of the throne to his brother.
Reuters: Top News Robert Basler 2011
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Rush also voiced his frustration over critics who say The King's Speech' distorts history by omitting details, such as Edward VII's Timothy Spall support of Edward VII during his embarrassing abdication of the throne to his brother.
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Rush also voiced his frustration over critics who say The King's Speech' distorts history by omitting details, such as Edward VII's Timothy Spall support of Edward VII during his embarrassing abdication of the throne to his brother.
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Anjali finds room and board in a Raj-era estate where King Edward VII supposedly once dined.
Rock City By Way Of Bangalore Sam Sacks 2011
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Officially acquired in 1908, it was given to Edward VII by his mistress, Alice Keppel.
A Palace's Small Treasures Paul Levy 2011
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Edward VII belonged to the House of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, named for his father, Prince Albert.
Hugh Muir's diary 2012
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It is on the site of the Continental Hotel, which was built in 1860 and at one point was one of the largest hotels in the U.S. Guests included King Edward VII, Charles Dickens and Abraham Lincoln, who once gave a speech from its balcony.
Stealth Buyers Win Prize Robbie Whelan 2011
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Certainly Edward VII, assuming the British throne after Victoria, had preferred Frederick to his son.
The Other Kaiser Martin Rubin 2011
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Anjali finds room and board in a Raj-era estate where King Edward VII supposedly once dined.
Rock City By Way Of Bangalore Sam Sacks 2011
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