Statements (657)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:King_of_England gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Person |
| gptkbp:abdicated_in |
1936
|
| gptkbp:abdicating_reason |
gptkb:Love_for_Wallis_Simpson
|
| gptkbp:abdicating_speech |
Broadcast on December 11, 1936
|
| gptkbp:abdication_reason |
marriage to Wallis Simpson
|
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
style icon
popularized certain styles in the 1930s |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Royal_Family
gptkb:World_War_II gptkb:Nazi_Germany gptkb:Scandal Controversial figures Royal scandal controversial reign the 1936 abdication crisis British royal history Controversial public appearances the abdication crisis 1936 abdication crisis |
| gptkbp:became_duke_of_windsor |
after abdication
|
| gptkbp:became_king |
January 20, 1936
after the death of his father |
| gptkbp:belief |
liberal views on marriage
|
| gptkbp:biography |
Several published works
' A King's Story' |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1894-06-23
June 23, 1894 |
| gptkbp:born |
June 23, 1894
23 June 1894 |
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Richmond,_Surrey
1894 |
| gptkbp:born_on |
June 23, 1894
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Royal_Burial_Ground,_Frogmore
Frogmore Royal Burial Ground |
| gptkbp:caused_a_constitutional_crisis |
in the United Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:caused_by |
constitutional crisis
|
| gptkbp:charity |
supported various causes after abdication
|
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:George_V
gptkb:none gptkb:George_V_of_the_United_Kingdom gptkb:George_VI |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:None
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
the evolution of the British monarchy
Royal family modernization |
| gptkbp:controversy |
Abdication crisis
relationship with Wallis Simpson Marriage to a divorcée political sympathies pro-German sympathies during WWII visited Nazi Germany relationship with Nazi Germany political implications of abdication Pro-German sympathies during WWII abdicating for love |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:cousin |
gptkb:Queen_Elizabeth_II
|
| gptkbp:created |
gptkb:Duke_of_Windsor
Duke of Windsor after abdication |
| gptkbp:crowned |
not crowned
12 May 1937 |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:popular_culture
inspired films and books Influence on British monarchy Symbol of love and sacrifice popular culture references controversial figure in British history Controversial monarch influenced royal family dynamics influenced public opinion on monarchy influenced British monarchy's modern image Symbol of love over duty |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
American culture
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
depicted in films and literature
in literature and art numerous books and films Films and literature about his life referenced in songs and literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
Love over duty
|
| gptkbp:date_of_abdication |
December 11, 1936
|
| gptkbp:date_of_birth |
June 23, 1894
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
1972-05-28
May 28, 1972 |
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:Iron_Age
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:The_Last_King
various films and documentaries The Windsor Knot |
| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:none
gptkb:Queen_Victoria |
| gptkbp:destinations |
extensively in Europe
|
| gptkbp:died |
May 28, 1972
28 May 1972 |
| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:died_on |
May 28, 1972
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Governor_of_the_Bahamas
gptkb:Duke_of_Windsor gptkb:Germany |
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Royal_Military_Academy_Sandhurst
gptkb:Eton_College gptkb:Oxford_University |
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_birth_date |
June 23, 1894
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_brother |
gptkb:George_VI
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_burial_place |
gptkb:Royal_Burial_Ground,_Frogmore
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_children |
gptkb:None
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_connection_to_the_nazi_regime |
Controversial ties
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_connection_to_wallis_simpson |
Lifelong partnership
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_death_date |
May 28, 1972
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_father |
gptkb:George_V
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_historical_documents |
Letters and diaries available for research
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_historical_portrayal |
Often romanticized
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_historical_significance |
Symbol of personal choice over duty.
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_impact_on_british_society |
Challenged traditional views on monarchy
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_impact_on_royal_succession |
Raised questions about future monarchs
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_impact_on_world_war_ii |
Indirect influence through abdication
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_influence_on_modern_monarchy |
Debate on royal roles and responsibilities
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_influence_on_royal_family |
Set precedent for future royal marriages
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_influence_on_royal_protocol |
Led to changes in royal engagement rules
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_legacy |
Controversial figure in British history
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_marriage_date |
June 3, 1937
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_marriage_location |
gptkb:France
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_mother |
gptkb:Mary_of_Teck
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_nickname |
gptkb:David
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_portrayal_in_films |
Subject of several biopics
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_post-abdication_activities |
Socialite and diplomat
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_public_image |
Romantic yet controversial
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_reign_end_date |
December 11, 1936
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_reign_start_date |
January 20, 1936
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_relationship_with_british_government |
Strained during abdication crisis
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_relationship_with_media |
Highly publicized
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_relationship_with_the_british_aristocracy |
Mixed reactions
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_relationship_with_the_british_public |
Complex and evolving
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_relationship_with_the_church_of_england |
Tense due to marriage choice
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_title_after_abdication |
gptkb:Duke_of_Windsor
|
| gptkbp:edward_viii's_view_on_monarchy |
Believed in modernizing the monarchy
|
| gptkbp:exile |
gptkb:the_throne_of_the_United_Kingdom
1936-12-11 the throne December 11, 1936 British throne the British throne marriage to Wallis Simpson France after abdication |
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:House_of_Windsor
son of George V and Mary of Teck |
| gptkbp:famous_event |
his abdication speech
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
His abdication
Abdication for love his abdication crisis his abdication for love his love for Wallis Simpson Romantic relationship with Wallis Simpson |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility..."
|
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:George_V
gptkb:King_George_V |
| gptkbp:finale_date |
not performed
not held |
| gptkbp:fledging_period |
France after abdication
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Edward_Albert_Christian_George_Andrew_Patrick_David
|
| gptkbp:government |
tense
|
| gptkbp:grandparent |
gptkb:Albert,_Prince_Consort
gptkb:Queen_Mary gptkb:King_Edward_VII gptkb:King_George_V gptkb:Queen_Victoria gptkb:Victoria_of_the_United_Kingdom gptkb:Edward_VII gptkb:Queen_Alexandra gptkb:Prince_Albert |
| gptkbp:had_a_mother |
gptkb:Queen_Mary
|
| gptkbp:had_a_public_image_of |
a romantic figure
|
| gptkbp:had_a_strained_relationship_with |
the British government
|
| gptkbp:had_a_title_before_abdication |
gptkb:Prince
|
| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:has_friend |
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
gptkb:the_British_monarchy
gptkb:the_British_royal_family |
| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
gptkb:Hitler gptkb:Wallis_Simpson gptkb:socialite the British government his mother, Queen Mary the American socialite Wallis Simpson |
| gptkbp:has_role |
the establishment of the Duke of Windsor title
|
| gptkbp:has_sibling |
gptkb:George_VI
gptkb:Albert,_Duke_of_York |
| gptkbp:has_title |
gptkb:Windsor
gptkb:Prince gptkb:Edward the King Who Gave Up His Throne |
| gptkbp:health_issues |
died of throat cancer
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
subject of many studies
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Interwar period
interwar period interwar period in Europe |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
monarchy vs. personal happiness
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
changed the monarchy forever
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
the 20th century
the abdication crisis. |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Change in royal succession laws
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
symbol of love vs duty
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Impact on monarchy
First British monarch to abdicate in modern times first British monarch to abdicate First British monarch to abdicate in modern history impact on monarchy Impact on British monarchy first British monarch to abdicate in modern history First British monarch to abdicate |
| gptkbp:hobbies |
gptkb:golf
|
| gptkbp:honorary_title |
gptkb:Colonel_of_the_Grenadier_Guards
|
| gptkbp:honors |
Honorary Air Commodore of the Royal Air Force
|
| gptkbp:house |
gptkb:House_of_Windsor
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Edward VIII
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_commonwealth |
debate on monarchy's relevance
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_royal_succession |
changed royal lineage
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:British_monarchy
gptkb:Royal_Family modern monarchy |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:British_monarchy
gptkb:Royal_Family modern monarchy modern royal family dynamics World War II politics royal family public image |
| gptkbp:influence_on_british_history |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_british_monarchy |
Changed royal succession norms
modernization of royal image |
| gptkbp:influence_on_british_society |
challenged norms
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_future_monarchs |
George VI and Elizabeth II
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_modern_monarchy |
shift towards public engagement
debate on royal duties vs. personal life |
| gptkbp:influence_on_monarchy |
modern monarchy
led to abdication crisis |
| gptkbp:influence_on_royal_family |
changed royal traditions
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_royal_protocol |
less formal monarchy
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_world_war_ii |
questionable due to pro-German sentiments
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Modern monarchy
Wallis Simpson's life |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:British_aristocracy
his upbringing Political climate of the time Social norms of the time public opinion on marriage Social changes in the 20th century World events of the 1930s |
| gptkbp:interests |
gptkb:golf
hunting art and culture travel collecting art |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
World War II diplomacy
Charity work post-abdication |
| gptkbp:involvement |
gptkb:World_War_II
Royal Family controversies |
| gptkbp:is_a_figure_in |
gptkb:historical_significance
World War II history historical interest the 1936 abdication crisis the evolution of royal duties British royal history the abdication crisis the history of the British Empire the history of British royalty historical significance in the 20th century. British constitutional law discussions romantic tragedy in history |
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:the_Order_of_the_Elephant
gptkb:the_Order_of_the_Black_Eagle gptkb:the_Order_of_the_Seraphim gptkb:the_Order_of_the_White_Eagle gptkb:the_Order_of_the_Garter gptkb:the_House_of_Windsor gptkb:the_Privy_Council_of_the_United_Kingdom gptkb:the_Order_of_the_Golden_Fleece gptkb:the_Order_of_the_Holy_Sepulchre gptkb:the_Order_of_the_Bath gptkb:the_Order_of_the_Lion_of_Finland gptkb:the_British_royal_family gptkb:the_Order_of_St._John the Order of the Thistle the Order of the Indian Empire the Order of the Crown of India the Order of the Holy Ghost the Order of the Star of India the Order of the Red Eagle the Order of the Crown of Albania the Order of the Crown of Belgium the Order of the Crown of Bulgaria the Order of the Crown of Denmark the Order of the Crown of Greece the Order of the Crown of Hungary the Order of the Crown of Italy the Order of the Crown of Montenegro the Order of the Crown of Norway the Order of the Crown of Portugal the Order of the Crown of Romania the Order of the Crown of Serbia the Order of the Crown of Spain the Order of the Crown of Sweden the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Albania the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Belgium the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Bulgaria the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Denmark the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Greece the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Hungary the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Italy the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Norway the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Portugal the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Serbia the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Spain the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Sweden the Order of the Crown of the Netherlands the Order of the Crown of the Ottoman Empire the Order of the Guelphs of Hanover the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine the Royal Victorian Order the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Montenegro the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of the Netherlands the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of the Ottoman Empire |
| gptkbp:is_a_representation_of |
often romanticized
often romanticized in media. |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:political_debates
biographies and documentaries public fascination biographies and studies |
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
gptkb:Nazi_Germany
the arts Nazi Germany during the 1930s appeasement policies before WWII |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
the challenges faced by the monarchy
romantic love in monarchy royal scandal the changing monarchy the changing monarchy in Britain the conflict between monarchy and modernity |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:World_War_II
British history 20th-century history in British history his political views British politics. his relationship with Wallis Simpson World War II discussions |
| gptkbp:is_friend_of |
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
many celebrities of his time |
| gptkbp:is_in_love_with |
gptkb:Wallis_Simpson
|
| gptkbp:is_known_to |
a love for golf
a controversial past |
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Wallis_Simpson
Wallis Simpson in 1937 |
| gptkbp:is_often_enjoyed_with |
gptkb:Wallis_Simpson
|
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:the_Church_of_England
the British establishment |
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:The_Crown
gptkb:The_King's_Speech films and television shows W. E. |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Queen_Elizabeth_II
gptkb:House_of_Windsor several European royal families |
| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
Germany during the 1930s
Germany in 1937 |
| gptkbp:issues |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:key_player |
the royal family dynamics
the events leading to World War II the events leading to WWII |
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:David
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
Abdication crisis
Abdication for love abdicating the throne abdication crisis his abdication crisis his love for Wallis Simpson abdicating the throne for love controversial abdication His love for Wallis Simpson abdicating for love |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Duke_of_Windsor
Controversial figure in British history controversial figure controversial figure in British history debate over monarchy's role Modern monarchy debates debate over monarchy and personal choice |
| gptkbp:life_after_abdication |
Lived in France
|
| gptkbp:lives_in |
France after abdication
|
| gptkbp:marriage_date |
June 3, 1937
|
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:The_Crown
gptkb:The_King's_Speech Various films and documentaries numerous documentaries numerous films and documentaries |
| gptkbp:meets |
gptkb:Hitler
gptkb:Wallis_Simpson |
| gptkbp:memoirs |
A King's Story
|
| gptkbp:met_wallis_simpson |
1920s
|
| gptkbp:military_service |
gptkb:British_Army
served in World War I |
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Mary_of_Teck
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:British
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:David
|
| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Royal_Burial_Ground,_Frogmore
gptkb:Frogmore_Estate |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:salad
gptkb:leadership Fashionable and modern attire |
| gptkbp:notable_interview |
gptkb:BBC
Journalists and historians |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility..."
|
| gptkbp:notable_ruler |
gptkb:the_United_Kingdom
a time of great change a tumultuous time in history his abdication crisis his abdication for love his relationship with Wallis Simpson changed royal succession laws his personal choices chose love over duty. |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Duke
|
| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:George_V
gptkb:Mary_of_Teck gptkb:George,_Duke_of_Kent gptkb:Princess_Marina_of_Greece_and_Denmark |
| gptkbp:participated_in |
mixed
|
| gptkbp:personal_life |
Extravagant lifestyle
controversial marriage private and secretive often scrutinized |
| gptkbp:philosophy |
controversial
Controversial strained |
| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Richmond,_Surrey,_England
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Paris,_France
|
| gptkbp:political_affiliation |
none after abdication
|
| gptkbp:political_impact |
gptkb:British_monarchy
Constitutional crisis Political tensions in the UK |
| gptkbp:political_position |
gptkb:King_of_England
gptkb:monarchy limited pro-German sympathies pro-German during WWII sympathetic to fascism |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
actors in various films
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
various media adaptations
Films and documentaries Documentaries and biopics |
| gptkbp:post_abdication_activities |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Businessman gptkb:socialite gptkb:Public_speaker gptkb:Philanthropist |
| gptkbp:post_abdication_life |
gptkb:exile
lived in exile |
| gptkbp:post_abdication_residence |
gptkb:France
|
| gptkbp:post_abdication_role |
gptkb:diplomat
|
| gptkbp:post_abdication_title |
gptkb:Governor_of_the_Bahamas
gptkb:Duke_of_Windsor |
| gptkbp:post-abdication_life |
lived in France
|
| gptkbp:post-abdication_role |
gptkb:Governor_of_the_Bahamas
|
| gptkbp:post-abdication_title |
gptkb:Duke_of_Windsor
gptkb:Count_of_Windsor |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:George_V
|
| gptkbp:public_art |
romantic figure
Divisive figure |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
polarizing figure
mixed views romantic figure Divisive figure Royal family dynamics Divided opinion Divided over abdication royalty and personal choice shaped views on monarchy divided over abdication mixed due to abdication |
| gptkbp:reign |
gptkb:King_of_England
1936 December 11, 1936 January 20, 1936 less than a year Less than a year |
| gptkbp:reign_end |
1936-12-11
December 11, 1936 11 December 1936 |
| gptkbp:reign_start |
1936-01-20
January 20, 1936 20 January 1936 |
| gptkbp:related_event |
1936 abdication announcement
|
| gptkbp:related_media |
gptkb:complex
complex and often adversarial Complex and often adversarial |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Royal_Family
gptkb:World_War_II gptkb:House_of_Windsor Duke of Windsor title |
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Wallis_Simpson
Married |
| gptkbp:relationship_with |
gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
gptkb:British_aristocracy gptkb:Wallis_Simpson American society |
| gptkbp:relationship_with_adolf_hitler |
controversial
|
| gptkbp:relationship_with_american_society |
fascination with celebrity
|
| gptkbp:relationship_with_british_aristocracy |
strained
|
| gptkbp:relationship_with_british_government |
strained after abdication
|
| gptkbp:relationship_with_british_public |
mixed reactions
polarizing figure |
| gptkbp:relationship_with_the_press |
often criticized
|
| gptkbp:relationship_with_wallis_simpson |
controversial
Romantic affair marriage in 1937 |
| gptkbp:relationship_with_windsor_family |
strained after abdication
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Paris,_France
|
| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:France
France after abdication |
| gptkbp:resigned |
gptkb:the_Church_of_England
|
| gptkbp:resting_place |
gptkb:Royal_Burial_Ground,_Frogmore
|
| gptkbp:role |
limited after abdication
|
| gptkbp:served_in |
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:World_War_I |
| gptkbp:sibling |
gptkb:Henry,_Duke_of_Gloucester
gptkb:Mary,_Princess_Royal gptkb:George,_Duke_of_Kent gptkb:Princess_Mary gptkb:Albert,_Duke_of_York |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:France
gptkb:Wallis_Simpson |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:George_VI
his brother George VI his brother, George VI |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:George_VI
|
| gptkbp:supported |
appeasement policy
|
| gptkbp:television_appearance |
gptkb:The_Windsors
gptkb:The_Royal_House_of_Windsor |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Duke_of_Somerset
gptkb:Baron_of_Renfrew gptkb:Prince_of_Scotland gptkb:Honorary_Marshal_of_the_Royal_Air_Force gptkb:Knight_of_the_Order_of_St._Patrick gptkb:Duke_of_Windsor gptkb:Knight_of_the_Garter gptkb:King_of_England gptkb:Lord_of_the_Isles gptkb:Duke_of_Cornwall gptkb:Knight_of_the_Thistle gptkb:Prince gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel gptkb:Duke_of_Rothesay Honorary Air Commodore Honorary Colonel of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers Honorary Captain Honorary Major-General Honorary Rear Admiral Honorary Colonel of the Royal Signals Honorary Colonel of the Royal Army Catering Corps Honorary Colonel of the Royal Army Dental Corps Honorary Colonel of the Royal Army Medical Corps Honorary Colonel of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Honorary Colonel of the Royal Army Pay Corps Honorary Colonel of the Royal Army Service Corps Honorary Colonel of the Royal Artillery Honorary Colonel of the Royal Engineers Honorary Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Honorary Colonel of the Royal Army Chaplains' Department Honorary Colonel of the Royal Army Physical Training Corps |
| gptkbp:title_after_abdication |
gptkb:Duke_of_Windsor
His Royal Highness |
| gptkbp:title_before_abdication |
gptkb:King_of_England
gptkb:Prince |
| gptkbp:wallis_simpson's_nationality |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:socialite gptkb:King gptkb:Public_figure gptkb:historical_figure gptkb:diplomat gptkb:political_leaders gptkb:cultural_icon symbol of love controversial figure controversial figure in British history royal family member historical monarch controversial monarch |
| gptkbp:was_a_controversial_monarch |
due to his abdication
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| gptkbp:was_a_figure_of_fascination_for |
the media
biographers and historians |
| gptkbp:was_a_king_for |
less than a year
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| gptkbp:was_a_monarch_who_prioritized |
personal happiness over duty
|
| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
various charities
the arts |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
modernization in the monarchy
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| gptkbp:was_a_symbol_of_personal_sacrifice_for |
love
|
| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
gptkb:Eton_College
gptkb:Oxford_University gptkb:Royal_Naval_College,_Dartmouth the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
his love for Wallis Simpson
|
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:controversy
political controversies political scandals the abdication crisis the royal family's public image the abdication crisis of 1936 Nazi sympathies fashion and style trends World War II diplomacy political discussions regarding his marriage political discussions during his reign the abdication negotiations the abdication crisis negotiations |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
gptkb:David
gptkb:Duke_of_Windsor extravagant lifestyle fashion sense charming personality controversial decisions his charm and charisma his abdication crisis the King who gave up the throne the King who abdicated the King who gave up his throne his love of golf his love of fashion the king who abdicated |
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_charm_and |
charisma
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_charm_and_charisma |
nan
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| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_love_letters_to |
gptkb:Wallis_Simpson
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_love_of |
gptkb:golf
hunting |
| gptkbp:was_known_for_his_progressive_views_on |
social issues
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| gptkbp:was_married_to_wallis_simpson_in |
June 1937
|
| gptkbp:was_portrayed_in_films_as |
a romantic figure
|
| gptkbp:was_the_duke_of_windsor |
gptkb:title
|
| gptkbp:was_the_first_british_monarch_to |
voluntarily abdicate
marry a divorcée |
| gptkbp:was_the_first_monarch_to |
voluntarily abdicate
voluntarily abdicate in the 20th century |
| gptkbp:was_the_first_monarch_to_abdicate |
in the 20th century
|
| gptkbp:year |
health issues
declining health lived in France spent in France remained in France |
| gptkbp:year_of_abdication |
1936
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Order_of_the_Garter
gptkb:King_George_V gptkb:Queen_Victoria gptkb:George_VI gptkb:The_King's_Speech |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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