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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 .
- Teackle Wallis Warfield
- Bessie Wallis Warfield, June 19, 1896, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, US
- Alice Montague
- April 29, 1986, Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore, Berkshire, England
5 days ago · 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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Apr 3, 2014 · Wallis Simpson was an American socialite who became the mistress of Edward, Prince of Wales, in 1936. She married him in 1937 and became the Duchess of Windsor until her death in 1986. Learn about her life, marriage, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
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.
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Feb 21, 2019 · Learn about Wallis Simpson, the American socialite who married Edward VIII after he abdicated the British throne for her. Explore her early life, marriages, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
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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...
Jun 2, 2020 · The British king's decision to end his 325-day reign and marry the divorcée was based on his love for her, but also on the religious and cultural obstacles of marrying a divorcée. Learn how he met Simpson, why he proposed to her, and what were the consequences of his choice.
