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title: Wallis Simpson
author: Angelo Laviosa
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20545/wallis-simpson/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-06-11
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# Wallis Simpson

_Authored by Angelo Laviosa_

## Image File

[![Wallis Simpson](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20545.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20545.jpg)

## Image Caption

Wallis Simpson (1896 - 1986) photographed in 1934 (approx.). This photograph is most likely by Angelo Laviosa, who was a society photographer in New York. It is signed "A. Laviosa" in the bottom right hand corner.

Wallis Simpson was an American socialite who married the Duke of Windsor Prince Edward (1894-1972), formerly King Edward VIII.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Laviosa, A. (2025, June 11). Wallis Simpson. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20545/wallis-simpson/>
### Chicago
Laviosa, Angelo. "Wallis Simpson." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 11, 2025. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20545/wallis-simpson/>.
### MLA
Laviosa, Angelo. "Wallis Simpson." *World History Encyclopedia*, 11 Jun 2025, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20545/wallis-simpson/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vincenzo_Laviosa_-_Duke_and_Duchess_of_Windsor_-_Google_Art_Project_(cropped).jpg) by [**Angelo Laviosa**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vincenzo_Laviosa_-_Duke_and_Duchess_of_Windsor_-_Google_Art_Project_(cropped).jpg). Submitted by [Fabio Sappino](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/fabiosappino/ "User Page: Fabio Sappino"), published on 11 June 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.