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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 .
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- Bessie Wallis Warfield, June 19, 1896, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, US
- Alice Montague
- April 29, 1986, Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore, Berkshire, England
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.
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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. She became Edward's mistress,...
Jun 2, 2017 · Inside Wallis Simpson's Wedding to the Duke of Windsor. A look back at the controversial marriage, 80 years later. By Caroline Hallemann Published: Jun 02, 2017 3:56 PM EST. Save...
Jun 16, 2020 · Royalty. Were Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson Nazi Sympathizers? Having a friendly relationship with Adolf Hitler, many speculated that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were involved in a...
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Feb 21, 2019 · Given Name: Bessie Wallis Warfield; Born: June 19, 1896 in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania; Died: April 24, 1986 in Paris, France; Spouses: Earl Winfield Spencer, Jr. (m. 1916-1927), Ernest Aldrich Simpson (m. 1928-1937), Edward VIII aka Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (m. 1937-1972)
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Jul 20, 2022 · King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson's Relationship Timeline. The Duke of Windsor abdicated the throne for her. By. Tess Petak. Updated on 07/20/22 01:33PM. Getty Images.
