Born: 26 May 1867 · Died: 24 March 1953 · Age at death: 85
How old was Mary of Teck when she died?
Mary of Teck died aged 85. She was born on 26 May 1867 and died on 24 March 1953.
Queen consort of King George V and Empress of India
Did you know?She was originally engaged to Prince Albert Victor, the elder brother of her future husband King George V.
Quick facts
Date of birth26 May 1867
Date of death24 March 1953
Age at death85
Cause of deathLung cancer
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceKensington Palace, United Kingdom
Occupationaristocrat, consort
Editor's Take:
Queen Mary was the steady figure behind the British monarchy through two world wars. As consort to George V she supported the war effort, visiting hospitals and factories. She was deeply shaken when her eldest son, Edward VIII, abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. She then helped her second son, George VI, steady the institution. She lived through the reigns of six monarchs, from Victoria to Elizabeth II. Her upright manner and toque hats made her an enduring image of royal dignity.
Key Milestones
1893: Marries the future King George V
1910: Becomes Queen when George V succeeds
1911: Crowned at Westminster Abbey
Mary of Teck (Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes; 26 May 1867 – 24 March 1953) was Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, from 6 May 1910 until 20 January 1936 as the wife of King George V.
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