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Edward VIII

Edward VIII (1894 - 1972), full name Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire and Emperor of India from January 20, 1936 until his abdication in December the same year.

Wisdom & Quotes

  • I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as king as I would wish without the help and support of the woman I love.
- abdication speech, December 11, 1936

Edward Estlin Cummings

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