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  1. Wallis Simpson was an American socialite and the wife of former king Edward VIII, who abdicated the British throne for her in 1936. Learn about her early life, marriages, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.

  2. Aug 23, 2024 · Wallis Simpson was an American socialite who married Edward VIII, the former king of Britain, after he abdicated in 1936. Learn about her life, divorce, and relationship with the duke of Windsor.

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  3. Apr 3, 2014 · Who Was Wallis Simpson? 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.

  4. 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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  5. Jun 2, 2020 · Indeed, while Simpson wasn't considered a standard beauty, she had a quick wit and an undeniable magnetism, and Edward became obsessed with this worldly woman who was unafraid to challenge his...

  6. 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.

  7. Nov 1, 2011 · A new biography of Wallis Simpson recalls the Windsors’ smoldering resentment after the duke gave up his throne for ‘that woman.’