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Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (born Bessie Wallis Warfield, later Spencer and then Simpson; June 19, 1896 – 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 .
May 28, 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.
Apr 3, 2014 · Best Known For: American socialite Wallis Simpson became the mistress of Edward, Prince of Wales. Edward abdicated the British throne in 1936 to marry her. Astrological Sign: Gemini
Nov 25, 2022 · In 'The Crown' season 5, we see the Duchess of Windsor, also known as Wallis Simpson, die. Here's the true story behind her death, and how she spent her final years bedridden in exile in Paris.
May 14, 2024 · Simpson died on April 24, 1986, of bronchial pneumonia. She was 89 years old. As The Guardian noted in an obituary, she did not have any close family members by her side in her final years. Wallis Simpson, wife of Edward VIII, faced tragedy as a child.
Feb 21, 2019 · Amanda Prahl. Published on February 21, 2019. Wallis Simpson (born Bessie Wallis Wakefield; 19 June 1896—24 April 1986) was an American socialite who gained notoriety for her relationship with Edward VIII. Their relationship caused a constitutional crisis that ultimately led to Edward’s abdication.
Feb 13, 2018 · The following excerpt from Andrew Morton's new book, Wallis in Love, details just what happened to Simpson after her partner gave up the throne on December 10, 1936. (She and the Duke of...
