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Edward VIII

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Edward VIII's Historical Timeline

  1. Edward VIII signs Instrument of Abdication, giving up the British throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson

    Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (born Bessie Wallis Warfield, later Spencer and then Simpson; June 19, 1896 – April 24, 1986), was an American socialite and the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor...

  2. Edward VIII dies

    Edward VIII dies

Associated Historical Events

Edward VIII signs Instrument of Abdication, giving up the British throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson

Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (born Bessie Wallis Warfield, later Spencer and then Simpson; June 19, 1896 – April 24, 1986), was an American socialite and the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor...

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Edward VIII dies

Edward VIII dies

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edward VIII born?
Edward VIII was born on 1894-05-28.
What historical events involved Edward VIII?
Edward VIII was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Edward VIII signs Instrument of Abdication, giving up the British throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson, Edward VIII dies.
When did Edward VIII die?
Edward VIII died on 1972-01-01.

Related Years

19361972