Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness
Noble person
1904 – 1970
Who was Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness?
Thelma, Viscountess Furness, born Thelma Morgan, was a mistress of King Edward VIII while he was still the Prince of Wales; she preceded Wallis Simpson in his affections.
During most of her close relationship with the Prince, she was married to another British nobleman, Marmaduke Furness, 1st Viscount Furness. That marriage ended the year before her relationship with the Prince ended.
Her first name was pronounced in Spanish fashion as "TEL-ma." Her niece is fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt.
She was portrayed by actress Katie McGrath in W.E., the 2011 British romantic drama film about the love of Wallis and Edward co-written and directed by Madonna.
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- Born
- Aug 23, 1904
Lucerne - Also known as
- Lady Furness
- Thelma Morgan
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Marmaduke Furness, 1st Viscount Furness
(1926/06/27 - 1933) - James Vail Converse
(1922/02/16 - 1925)
- Marmaduke Furness, 1st Viscount Furness
- Children
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Switzerland
- Profession
- Died
- Jan 29, 1970
New York City - Resting place
- Holy Cross Cemetery
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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