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Albert I of Monaco b. November 13, 1848 d. June 26, 1922
Prince of Monaco. Born Albert Honoré Grimaldi, Duke of Valentinois, the son of Charles III Grimaldi, Prince de Monaco and Antoinette de Merode-Westerloo. At 22, he became involved in oceanographic studies and founded what would become the Oceanographic Institute in Monaco. Additionally he founded the Institute for Human Paleontology in Paris. He married Lady Mary Victoria Douglas-Hamilton, daughter of the 11th Duke of Hamilton (UK). The couple had a son in 1870, but were shortly estranged, and...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco
Baker (Carson), Josephine (Freda) b. June 3, 1906 d. April 12, 1975
Singer, entertainer. Easily the most successful Black woman of her time, Josephine was born Freda Carson into poverty in St. Louis, Missouri. Her ticket out was her comedic and dance abilities, which powered her rise to early American fame on Broadway. Tiring of performing in demeaning minstrel reviews, she jumped at the chance of a career in Paris where the Jazz Age fueled heady interest in the then sensual and exotic African-American culture. Helping to bring the Charleston to Paris...[Read More]
Cause of death: Cerebral hemorrhage
Cimetiére de Monaco, Monaco, Monaco
Bell, Marie b. December 23, 1900 d. May 16, 1985
Actress. French leading lady in late silent and early talking films. Most remembered for her classic work in "Le Grand Jeu" and "Dance Program." (Bio by: MC)
Cimetiére de Monaco, Monaco, Monaco
Plot: Next to Joséphine Baker.
Burgess, Anthony b. February 25, 1917 d. November 22, 1993
Author, Composer. Born in Manchester, England, he served in World War II and as an education officer in the Far East before beginning his writing career. Burgess wrote over fifty books, critical studies, journal articles and screenplays. He is best known for his futuristic novel "A Clockwork Orange" (1962) later adapted into a film by director Stanley Kubrick. His many works include " Earthly Powers", "The Long Day Wanes", "Nothing Like the Sun", "The Wanting Seed", "The Kingdom of the Wicked"...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Cimetiére de Monaco, Monaco, Monaco
Casiraghi, Stefano b. September 8, 1960 d. October 3, 1990
Businessman, sportsman. A native of Milan, Italy, he was the son of Fernanda and Giancarlo Casiraghi, and the husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco. Known as an avid sportsman, Casiraghi considered himself a born businessman. The young Casiraghi had business interests in Milan, New York, Paris, North Africa, and in the Middle East. These included restaurants, garages, used car lots, boutiques, heliports, apartment houses, and souvenir shops. On December 29, 1983, Casiraghi married Princess...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Chapelle de la Paix, Monaco, Monaco
Chaminade, Cecile b. August 8, 1857 d. April 13, 1944
Composer. Her light romantic music was very popular in the early 20th century. Chaminade's 400 published compositions include a symphony, a "Konzertstuck" for piano and orchestra, and a Flute Concertino that is still performed today; but her pure, melodic style was better suited to songs and solo piano pieces. In 1908 she was warmly received on a 12-city concert tour of the United States, and "Chaminade Societies" sprang up in the United States. and Europe. Her fame faded after World War I...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Cimetiére de Monaco, Monaco, Monaco
Chevrier, Jean b. April 15, 1915 d. December 13, 1975
Actor. Most remembered in films such as: "Escape from Saigon," "The Long Teeth," "Amazons of Rome" and "The Affairs of Messalina." He was married to actress Marie Bell. (Bio by: MC)
Cimetiére de Monaco, Monaco, Monaco
Devote
Roman Catholic Saint. Patron Saint of Monte Carlo. Martyred for her beliefs around 312 AD. Her body was on its way to Africa for burial when the ship carrying it was swept ashore in Monaco. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Saint Devote Church, Monaco, Monaco
Ferré, Léo b. 1916 d. 1993
French Singer. Known for "Avec le Temps."
Cimetiére de Monaco, Monaco, Monaco
Grimaldi, Louise-Hippolyte b. 1697 d. 1731
Monaco Roaylty. Ruled the Principality of Monaco in 1731 in the House of Grimaldi. She was married to Jacques-Francois-Leonor de Goyon, Lord of Mantignon. (Bio by: K)
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco
Grimaldi, Sovereign Dame Claudine b. 1451 d. 1514
Monaco Royalty. Ruled the Lordship of Monaco in the House of Grimaldi from 1457 until her death in 1514. She was the Consort of Lambert, mother of John II and Lucien. (Bio by: K)
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco
Grimaldi III, Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand de b. May 31, 1923 d. April 6, 2005
Monaco Royalty. Born Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand de Grimaldi. Grandson of Prince Louis II, son of Princess Charlotte, Louise, Juliette, Duchess of Valentinois and of Prince Pierre-Marie-Xavier-Antoine-Melchoir, Count of Polignac. He succeeded his grandfather on May 9, 1949, and ruled the Principality of Monaco for more than 50 years. The tiny principality became world famous in 1956, when Prince Rainier married American movie star [Read More] (Bio by: MC)
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco
Kelly, Grace Patricia b. November 12, 1929 d. September 14, 1982
Actress, Princess of Monaco. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania into a wealthy and prominent family, she was the third of four children. With natural beauty, she attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, New York and began a modeling career. She quickly turned to movies, with her first major picture being the classic Western film "High Noon" (1952) with Gary Cooper. She would go on to play memorable roles in "Dial M for Murder" (1954), "Rear Window" (1954), "The...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Cause of death: Cerebral Hemorrage after a car crash
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco
Lametz, Caroline Gilbert de d. 1879
Monaco Royalty. Ruled the Principality of Monaco in the House of Grimaldi as the Consort of Prince Florestan I of Monaco who ruled from 1841 until his death in 1856. (Bio by: K)
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco
Lorraine, Marie de b. August 12, 1674 d. October 30, 1724
Monaco Royalty. Ruled the Principality of Monaco in the House of Grimaldi as the Consort of Prince Anthony I of Monaco from 1701 until her death in 1724. Anthony I died in 1731. (Bio by: K)
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco
Mazarin, Louise d'Aumont b. October 22, 1759 d. December 13, 1826
Duchesse de Mazarin and de la Meilleraye. Daughter of Louise Jeanne de Durfort, Duchess of Mazarin and de La Meilleraye and Louis Marie d'Aumont. She's a descendant of Hortense Mancini, niece and heir of Cardinal Jules Mazarin. On July 15. 1777 she married Prince Honoré Charles de Monaco, who later became Honoré IV. She gave birth to two boys Honoré Gabriel and Florestan who both reigned in Monaco. They were divorced in June 1798. (Bio by: Lutetia)
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco
Merode, Antoinette de b. September 28, 1828 d. February 10, 1864
Monaco Royalty. Ruled the Principality of Monaco in the House of Grimaldi as the Consort of Prince Charles III of Monaco from 1856 until her death in 1864. Charles III died in 1889. (Bio by: K)
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco
Monaco, Prince Anthony I of b. 1661 d. 1731
Monaco Royalty. Ruled the Principalty of Monaco in the House of Grimaldi from 1701 until his death in 1731. (Bio by: K)
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco
Monaco, Prince Augustin of d. 1532
Monaco Royalty. Ruled the Lordship of Monaco in the House of Grimaldi from 1523 until his death in 1532. (Bio by: K)
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco
Monaco, Prince Charles II of b. 1555 d. 1589
Monaco Royalty. Ruled the Lordship of Monaco in the House of Grimaldi from 1581 until his death in 1589. (Bio by: K)
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Monaco, Monaco

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