George VI ( York Cottage , Sandringham House , 14 December 1895 â `` 6 February 1952 ) , born Albert Frederick Arthur George , was the King of the United Kingdom from 11 December 1936 until he died . George VI ( Albert Frederick Arthur George ; 14 December 1895 â `` 6 February 1952 ) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death .