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   • April 24, 1986

2. www.townandcountrymag.com › leisure › arts-andHow Did Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, Die?

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   Nov 25, 2022 · The Duchess of Windsor died on April 24, 1986 at age 89—three months before her 90th birthday. According to the Washington Post, she died of bronchial pneumonia. And, after she died, Simpson was ...

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   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.

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   Apr 20, 2024 · 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. duke and duchess of Windsor.

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6. www.biography.com › celebrities › wallis-simpsonWallis Simpson - Spouse, Death & Edward - Biography

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   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. ... On January 20, 1936, George V died, and Edward ...

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   May 14, 2024 · By Elizabeth Williams / May 14, 2024 2:15 pm EST. In December 1936, King Edward VIII shocked the world with his abdication announcement. He would leave everything behind for his love: an American divorcée named Wallis Simpson. Long before Meghan Markle's marriage history shocked the English blue bloods, Simpson was the topic of conversation ...

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   Who was Wallis Simpson?

   • Wallis Simpson, American socialite who became the wife of Prince Edward, duke of Windsor (Edward VIII), after the latter had abdicated the British throne in 1936 in order to marry her, since—as a woman twice divorced—she was socially and politically unacceptable as a prospective British queen.

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   When did Wallis Simpson get married?

   • Meanwhile, Wallis Simpson remained wrapped up in complex divorce proceedings with her then-husband Aldrich Simpson. Finally, Edward and Simpson were officially married on June 3, 1937, becoming the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

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   When did Wallis Simpson divorce?

   • Wallis Simpson’s divorce became final in May 1937, and she had her name changed legally to Mrs. Wallis Warfield. Mrs. Warfield and the duke of Windsor were married in France on June 3, 1937. They lived in France and traveled frequently until World War II broke out.

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   How did Wallis Simpson's life change?

   • Wallis Simpson's life changed forever when her lover ascended the throne in January of 1936. While many hypothesize that her goal was to eventually become queen this would never come to pass. On the contrary, Simpson was pushed out of England altogether.

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9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Death_and_funeral_ofDeath and funeral of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor - Wikipedia

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   The funeral of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (born Bessie Wallis Warfield, later Spencer, later Simpson), took place on April 29, 1986. Wallis was the widow of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, who had been King of the United Kingdom from January 20 to December 11, 1936, reigning as Edward VIII before his abdication to marry Wallis, a divorcée. She ...

10. www.radiotimes.com › tv › dramaTrue story of Wallis Simpson's final days – The Crown | Radio ...

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    The Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, with her pug dogs at her home in Bois de Boulogne near Paris, France 1974. ... The Duchess died on 24th April 1986 and a memorial service was held in Paris ...