Wallis Simpson

American socialite and wife of the Duke of Windsor (1896-1986)
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Wallis Simpson
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Wallis Simpson

Summary

Wallis Simpson is a human[1]. She was born in Blue Ridge Summit[2]. She was born on +1896-06-19T00:00:00Z[3]. She passed away in Bois de Boulogne[4]. She died on +1986-04-24T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a socialite[6], collector[7], and aristocrat[8]. She ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,091 views/month, #1,818 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wallis Simpson's place of birth was Blue Ridge Summit[2].
  • Wallis Simpson passed away in Bois de Boulogne[4].
  • Wallis Simpson was born on +1896-06-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Wallis Simpson died on +1986-04-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Wallis Simpson is buried at Royal Burial Ground[10].
  • Wallis Simpson's father was Teackle Wallis Warfield[11].
  • Wallis Simpson's mother was Alice Montague[12].
  • Wallis Simpson was married to Earl Winfield Spencer[13].
  • Among Wallis Simpson's spouses was Ernest Aldrich Simpson[14].
  • Among Wallis Simpson's spouses was Edward VIII[15].
  • Wallis Simpson held citizenship in United States[16].
  • American English was Wallis Simpson's native language[17].
  • Wallis Simpson's professions included socialite[6].
  • Wallis Simpson worked as a collector[7].
  • Wallis Simpson worked as an aristocrat[8].
  • Wallis Simpson's education included a stint at Oldfields School[18].
  • Wallis Simpson received the Time Person of the Year[19].
  • Wallis Simpson's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Wallis Simpson's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[21].
  • Wallis Simpson's image is recorded as The Duchess of Windsor (1970).jpg[22].
  • Wallis Simpson's image is recorded as Vincenzo Laviosa - Duke and Duchess of Windsor - Google Art Project (cropped).jpg[23].
  • Wallis Simpson is recorded as female[24].
  • Wallis Simpson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Wallis Simpson's family is recorded as House of Windsor[26].
  • Wallis Simpson's noble title is recorded as British princess[27].

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Origins and Family

Wallis Simpson's place of birth was Blue Ridge Summit[2]. She was born on +1896-06-19T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Teackle Wallis Warfield[11]. Her mother was Alice Montague[12]. American English was her native language[17].

Education

Wallis Simpson's education included a stint at Oldfields School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include socialite[6], collector[7], and aristocrat[8].

Recognition

Wallis Simpson received the Time Person of the Year[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Earl Winfield Spencer[13], a military officer[28], 1888–1950[29], of United States[30]; Ernest Aldrich Simpson[14], a businessperson[31], 1897–1958[32], of United States[33]; and Edward VIII[15], a military personnel[34], 1894–1972[35], of United Kingdom[36], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[37]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[20], a Christian denomination[38], in Vatican City[39], founded in 0001[40], headquartered in Vatican City[41] and Episcopal Church[21], a Christian denomination[42], in United States[43], founded in 1789[44].

Death and Burial

Wallis Simpson died on +1986-04-24T00:00:00Z[5]. She passed away in Bois de Boulogne[4]. Burial took place at Royal Burial Ground[10].

Why It Matters

Wallis Simpson ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,091 views/month, #1,818 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Wallis Simpson born?

Born in Blue Ridge Summit[2], Wallis Simpson…

Where did Wallis Simpson die?

Wallis Simpson passed away in Bois de Boulogne[4].

Who were Wallis Simpson's parents?

Wallis Simpson's father was Teackle Wallis Warfield[11]. Wallis Simpson's mother was Alice Montague[12].

Who was Wallis Simpson married to?

Wallis Simpson's spouses include Earl Winfield Spencer[13], Ernest Aldrich Simpson[14], and Edward VIII[15].

What did Wallis Simpson do for work?

Wallis Simpson worked as socialite[6], collector[7], and aristocrat[8].

Where did Wallis Simpson go to school?

Wallis Simpson was educated at Oldfields School[18].

What awards did Wallis Simpson receive?

Honors received include Time Person of the Year[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . wikidata.org.
  3. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . 20th Century Press Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [27] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . hedendaagsesieraden.nl. hedendaagsesieraden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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