Original: Edward VIII ( Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David ; later The Duke of Windsor ; 23 June 1894 -- 28 May 1972 ) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions , and Emperor of India from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December 1936 .
Simplified: Edward VIII ( born Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David Wettin , June 23 , 1894 - May 28 , 1972 ) was King of the United Kingdom from January 20 , 1936 until December 11 , 1936 .