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The Abdication Crisis
HISTORY: Key Facts for A2 Exam
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06/06/2011

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January 1936
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King George V died and was succeeded by his son Edward VIII
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Edward VIII
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A charismatic king that many saw as reckless. He was also known as a Nazi-sympathiser.
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November 1936
Definition
Edward informed Baldwin of his intention to marry Wallis Simpson
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11th December 1936
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Edward broadcast his abdication
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June 1937
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Edward married Wallis
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May 1937
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George VI, Edward's brother, is crowned
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July 1937
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Edward and Wallis toured Germany and met Hitler
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1940
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Edward transferred from his post in France to the Bahamas due to Nazi sympathies.
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Morgantic Marriage
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A marriage which would hve prevented Simpson becoming Queen or their children being heirs.
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