About Ebba De la Gardie
Lived 1867 – 1928 (aged 61). Ebba De la Gardie was a Swedish journalist.
Ebba De la Gardie (27 June 1867 – 16 December 1928) was a Swedish journalist. She has been called the first society reporter in Sweden. As a journalist, she was known under her signature Comtesse G..
She was the daughter of count Axel Otto De la Gardie and Fredrika Christina Falkenberg af Bålby. She wrote articles about fashion and high society for a number of papers such as Stockholms Dagblad, Svenska Dagbladet, Stockholms-Tidningen and the culture magazines Saisonen and Arte et Martei from about 1900 onward. She made regular trips to Paris, and was known for her sharp tongue in regard to the excesses of fashion.
She was mentioned by Hjalmar Söderberg in The Serious Game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ebba De la Gardie?
Swedish journalist
When was Ebba De la Gardie born?
Ebba De la Gardie was born on 27 June 1867.
When did Ebba De la Gardie die?
Ebba De la Gardie died on 16 December 1928 in Stockholm City.
What was Ebba De la Gardie's occupation?
Ebba De la Gardie was a journalist.
What nationality was Ebba De la Gardie?
Ebba De la Gardie was Swedish.
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· Wikipedia: Ebba De la Gardie
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