Gramont, Elizabeth de (fl. 1875–1935)

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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.