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- War in Heaven
- War to End All Wars
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- Washing of the disciples' feet
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- Where two or three are gathered
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A-Z: General definitions: Wallis Simpson
Definition
An American socialite (1896 - 1986) who was divorced twice before marrying the Duke of Windsor (formerly King Edward VIII). The relationship with Edward created a constitutional crisis in 1936 and Edward renounced the British throne in order to marry Wallis. See article on the Monarchy.
British monarch from January 1936 to his abdication in December 1936.
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