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Also Known As Bessie Wallis Warfield • Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of • Wallis Warfield Simpson • Wallis Warfield Spencer
Born June 19, 1896 • Pennsylvania
Died April 24, 1986 (aged 89) • Paris • France
Notable Family Members spouse Edward VIII

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