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Family tree of Wallis SIMPSON. Companion. Born Bessie Wallis WARFIELD. American socialite and wife of the Duke of Windsor, the former British king Edward VIII. Born on June 19, 1896 in Square Cottage, Pennsylvania , United States. Died on April 24, 1986 in Paris , France. Born on June 19 45.
Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (born Bessie Wallis Warfield, later Spencer and then Simpson; June 19, 1896 [a] – April 24, 1986) was an American socialite and wife of former king Edward VIII. Their intention to marry and her status as a divorcée caused a constitutional crisis that led to Edward's abdication . Wallis grew up in Baltimore, Maryland.
Apr 20, 2024 · Notable Family Members: spouse Edward VIII. Wallis Simpson (born June 19, 1896, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died April 24, 1986, Paris, France) was an American socialite who became the wife of Prince Edward, duke of Windsor ( Edward VIII ), after the latter had abdicated the British throne in order to marry her.
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Wallis had two failed marriages before marrying Edward, the Duke of Windsor. Her relationship with Edward, Prince of Wales, caused controversy and led to his abdication of the throne. Early Ancestors and Origins
Jun 14, 2022 · 1. Earl Winfield. Spencer. 1888 – 1950 WALLIS. SIMPSON. 1896 – 1986 2. Ernest. Simpson. 1897 – 1958 3. Edward Duke. of Windsor. 1894 – 1972. Short Biography. Early Years. Wallis Simpson was born Bessie Wallis Warfield on 19th June 1896, to Teackle Wallis Warfield and Alice Montague in Pennsylvania, United States.
Apr 3, 2014 · Wallis Simpson was an American socialite who had been married twice when she met Edward, Duke of Windsor (then the Prince of Wales), at a party. She became Edward's mistress,...
Jan 1, 2024 · Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (born Bessie Wallis Warfield, later Spencer, then Simpson; 19 June 1896– 24 April 1986) was an American socialite who married, as her third husband, Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII of the British Empire.
