Share

Queen Mother Elizabeth biography

2 photos

Quick Facts

  • NAME: Queen Mother Elizabeth
  • OCCUPATION: Political Leader, Queen
  • BIRTH DATE: August 04, 1900
  • DEATH DATE: March 30, 2002
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England
  • PLACE OF DEATH: Windsor, Bershire, England
  • Originally: Elizabeth Bowes- Lyon
  • AKA: Wueen consort of the United Kingdom
  • Nickname: The Smiling Duchess
more about Elizabeth

Best Known For

Queen Elizabeth was the Queen consort of King George VI until his death in 1952, is best known for her moral support to the British people during WWII.

Profile

Queen Elizabeth was the Queen consort of King George VI until his death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother to avoid confusion with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. She was popular with the public, earning the nickname "Smiling Duchess" because of her consistent indomitable spirit. She was of great moral support to the British public during WWII.

© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.

ADVERTISEMENT
9286203 9286203
profile id: 9286203
profile name: Queen Mother Elizabeth
profile occupation:
related profile id: 9286203
related profile name: Queen Mother Elizabeth
related profile occupation:
related profile img: /imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/E/Queen-Mother-Elizabeth-9286203-1-402.jpg
related profile URL: /people/queen-mother-elizabeth-9286203
profile
pop
Your Connections

Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.

specific profile connection
See More Bio Connections
Your Friends' Connections
specific friend connection

Celebrity Connections

Show More Connections
Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!