Premise: Edward VIII ( Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David ; 23 June 1894 -- 28 May 1972 ) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire , and Emperor of India , from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December the same year . Edward became king on his father 's death in early 1936 .
Hypothesis: Edward VIII's reign began in February 1936.
Label: CONTRADICTION