King George V of England (1865-1936), full name George Frederick Ernest Albert, was the second English king of the Windsor dynasty. He reigned from 1910 until his death in 1936. George V was the son of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. George V became king upon the death of his father in 1910. He was a respected and loved king by the British people, especially during the First World War. During his reign, he witnessed major social and political changes, including the industrial revolution and domestic political upheaval.