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Claire Charles-Roux

1908 – 1992

French lady of the Marseille upper bourgeoisie of the 20th century, member of French Resistance, wife of Michel de Forbin des Issarts la Barben, last Marquis de Forbin la Barben, also known for her homosexual adventures

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About Claire Charles-Roux

Lived 1908 – 1992 (aged 83–84). Claire Charles-Roux was a French socialite.

Claire de Forbin La Barben (; 10 April 1908 – 1992) fought with the French Resistance during World War II. Married to the last marquess of Forbin-la Barben, she was the lover of Isabel Pell and Mercedes de Acosta.

Biography Claire Charles-Roux was born on 10 April 1908 in Avignon, the daughter of Charles Wulfran Marie Louis Charles-Roux (1875–1918) and Henriette Marie "Magdeleine" Yvaren (1887–1979). Her grandfather was Jules Charles-Roux, her paternal uncle was François Charles-Roux. She was raised in Morocco.

She died in 1992 in Lausanne.

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Important facts

Born
10 April 1908, Avignon
Birth century
20th century
Died
1992, Lausanne
Occupation
Socialite
Nationality
France
Also known as
Claire de Forbin la Barben

People in Claire Charles-Roux's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of François Charles-Roux
François Charles-Roux
1879 – 1961
Diplomat
 Portrait of Jules Charles-Roux
Jules Charles-Roux
1841 – 1918
Politician
 Portrait of Mercedes de Acosta
Mercedes de Acosta
1892 – 1968
Poet

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W. E. B. Du Bois
1868 – 1963
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Arthur Lyon Bowley
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Claire Charles-Roux?

French lady of the Marseille upper bourgeoisie of the 20th century, member of French Resistance, wife of Michel de Forbin des Issarts la Barben, last Marquis de Forbin la Barben, also known for her homosexual adventures

When was Claire Charles-Roux born?

Claire Charles-Roux was born on 10 April 1908 in Avignon.

When did Claire Charles-Roux die?

Claire Charles-Roux died in 1992 in Lausanne.

What was Claire Charles-Roux's occupation?

Claire Charles-Roux was a socialite.

What nationality was Claire Charles-Roux?

Claire Charles-Roux was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Claire Charles-Roux

· Wikidata: Q47485633

· DBpedia: Claire De Forbin

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