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Alexandre-Athenase Noghès

1916 – 1999

Monegasque tennis player

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Lived 1916 – 1999 (aged 82). Alexandre-Athenase Noghès was a Monegasque tennis player.

Alexandre-Athenase "Aléco" Noghès (15 June 1916 – 16 February 1999) was an international tennis champion, best known as the first husband of Princess Antoinette of Monaco, whom he married as his second wife on 4 December 1951; he was previously married to Marinette Bastel, by whom he had one son, Lionel (a racing driver).

Noghès' grandfather Alexandre was the founder of the Monaco Automobile Club and former general treasurer of Monaco's state finances. His father, Antony (1890–1978), created the first Grand Prix ever raced in a city, the world-famous Grand Prix de Monaco. Antony also created the renowned Rallye Monte Carlo and is credited with imposing the chequered flag in Grand Prix racing.

Noghès entered into a liaison with Princess Antoinette of Monaco in the mid-1940s and three children were born to the couple: Elizabeth-Ann (1947–2020), Christian-Louis (born 1949) and Christine-Alix (1951–1989). They were married in a civil ceremony in Genoa on 4 December 1951, and divorced three years later in 1954.

Following their divorce, Noghès settled in the United States and married Margaret James.

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Alexandre-Athenase Noghes

Family & relationships

Spouse
Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy
Child
Christian Louis de Massy
Child
Elizabeth-Ann de Massy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexandre-Athenase Noghès?

Monegasque tennis player

When was Alexandre-Athenase Noghès born?

Alexandre-Athenase Noghès was born on 15 June 1916 in Monaco.

When did Alexandre-Athenase Noghès die?

Alexandre-Athenase Noghès died on 16 February 1999 in Los Angeles.

What was Alexandre-Athenase Noghès's occupation?

Alexandre-Athenase Noghès was a tennis player.

What nationality was Alexandre-Athenase Noghès?

Alexandre-Athenase Noghès was Monegasque.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexandre-Athenase Noghès

· Wikidata: Q642602

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