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Heroes of History

Edward Anderson

Apr 25

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A Duchess’ Scandalous Divorce

Her ex-husband broke into her house and exposed her private life

The scandalous Duchess Image by Hulton Archive via Wikimedia

From a young age, Margaret Whigham enjoyed the company of males. In 1928, when she was 15, she had a passionate affair with 18-year-old David Niven. The future Oscar winner seemed to be as in love with the young woman as she was with him.

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