Gramont, Elizabeth de (fl. 1875–1935)
Gramont, Elizabeth de (fl. 1875–1935)
French memoirist. Name variations: Duchesse de Clermont-Tonnerre, Duchesse de Gramont. Born c. 1875; died after 1935; dau. of duc de Gramont; m. the Duc de Clermont-Tonnerre; children: Béatrix Clermont-Tonnerre.
Published memoirs in 4 volumes in Paris (1928–35) which became a cause celebre.
See also Women in World History.
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