Born: 19 June 1896 · Died: 24 April 1986 · Age at death: 89
How old was Wallis Simpson when she died?
Wallis Simpson died aged 89. She was born on 19 June 1896 and died on 24 April 1986.
American socialite whose marriage to Edward VIII led to his abdication
Did you know?Before marrying the former King, she had already been married and divorced twice, which caused a major constitutional crisis in Britain.
Quick facts
Date of birth19 June 1896
Date of death24 April 1986
Age at death89
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceBlue Ridge Summit, United States
Occupationsocialite, collector, aristocrat
Editor's Take:
Wallis Simpson became the centre of Britain's biggest royal crisis of the 20th century. The government and the Church refused to accept a twice-divorced American as queen, and Edward VIII chose her over the crown. The couple spent the rest of their lives largely in exile, mostly in France. Their visit to Hitler in 1937 and wartime remarks fed lasting suspicions about their sympathies. She was never granted the style Her Royal Highness, a slight the Duke resented. Opinion on her has softened little, though her sense of style remains admired.
Key Milestones
1928: Marries Ernest Simpson and moves to London
1936: Edward VIII abdicates to marry her
1937: Marries the Duke of Windsor in France
Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (born Bessie Wallis Warfield; June 19, 1896 – April 24, 1986), was an American socialite and the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (former King Edward VIII). Their intention to marry and her status as a divorcée caused a constitutional crisis that led to Edward's abdication.
Wallis Simpson's birthday is June 19. She was born on June 19, 1896 in Blue Ridge Summit, United States.
How old was Wallis Simpson when she died?
Wallis Simpson died on April 24, 1986, aged 89.
Who shares a birthday with Wallis Simpson?
Famous people who share Wallis Simpson's June 19 birthday include Blaise Pascal, Aung San Suu Kyi, Boris Johnson, Salman Rushdie and Ayman al-Zawahiri.
