Elizabeth Elizabeth, The Queen Mother
queen consort of the British Empire from 1936 to 1952; mother of Elizabeth II (1900–2022)
1900 — 2002
Quick Facts
Profession
queen consort of the British Empire from 1936 to 1952; mother of Elizabeth II (1900–2022)
Born
August 4, 1900
Died
2002 (age ~102)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
aristocrat, Queen mother, consort
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in HitchinDied in Royal Lodge
1900
Born in Hitchin (1900-08-04)
1936
PositionConsort of the United Kingdom (1936–1952)
1936
AwardLady of the Garter
1937
AwardRoyal Victorian Chain
1950
Awardhonorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
1956
AwardRoyal Fellow of the Royal Society
About
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 to 6 February 1952 as the wife of King George VI. She was also the last Empress of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved on 15 August 1947. After her husband died, she was officially known as Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother to avoid confusion with her daughter Queen Elizabeth II.
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Who is Elizabeth Elizabeth, The Queen Mother?+
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 to 6 February 1952 as the wife of King George VI. She was also the last Empress of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved on 15 August 1947. After h
What does the name Elizabeth mean?+
The name Elizabeth means "A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.". It is of English origin.
When was Elizabeth Elizabeth, The Queen Mother born?+
Elizabeth Elizabeth, The Queen Mother was born on August 4, 1900.
When did Elizabeth Elizabeth, The Queen Mother die?+
Elizabeth Elizabeth, The Queen Mother died in 2002, at approximately 102 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.
The name Elizabeth is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Elizabeth II
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1952 to 2022
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Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603
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Names related to Elizabeth
Elizabeth — August 4, 1900
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Your reign defined an era. The books don't do it justice.
— a student of history
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
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