Wallis Simpson
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Summary
Wallis Simpson was born on June 19, 1896[1], in Blue Ridge Summit[2]. She died on April 24, 1986[3], in Bois de Boulogne[4]. She worked as a socialite[5], collector[6], and aristocrat[7]. She ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44,068 views/month, #1,818 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Royal Burial Ground[9]
- Father: Teackle Wallis Warfield[10]
- Mother: Alice Montague[11]
- Spouse: Earl Winfield Spencer[12], Ernest Aldrich Simpson[13], Edward VIII[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: American English[16]
- Educated at: Oldfields School[17]
- Award received: Time Person of the Year[18]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[19], Episcopal Church[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Family: House of Windsor[22]
- Noble title: British princess[23], Duchess of Windsor[24]
- Commons category: Wallis Simpson[25]
- Honorific prefix: Grace[26]
- Residence: Baltimore[27], Mayfair[28], Bois de Boulogne[29], Gif-sur-Yvette[30]
- Family name: Warfield[31], Spencer[32], Simpson[33]
- Given name: Bessie[34], Wallis[35]
- Commons gallery: Wallis, Duchess of Windsor[36]
- Relative: S. Davies Warfield[37]
- Eye color: blue[38]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Bessie Wallis Warfield[41]
- Name in native language: Bessie Wallis Simpson[42]
Why It Matters
Wallis Simpson has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Wallis Simpson born?
Wallis Simpson's place of birth was Blue Ridge Summit[2].
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[10]. Wallis Simpson's mother was Alice Montague[11].
Who was Wallis Simpson married to?
Wallis Simpson's spouses include Earl Winfield Spencer[12], Ernest Aldrich Simpson[13], and Edward VIII[14].
What did Wallis Simpson do for work?
Wallis Simpson worked as a socialite[5], collector[6], and aristocrat[7].
Where did Wallis Simpson go to school?
Wallis Simpson was educated at Oldfields School[17].
What awards did Wallis Simpson receive?
Honors received include Time Person of the Year[18].