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Élisabeth de Mac Mahon

1834 – 1900

Spouse of Patrice de Mac Mahon

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About Élisabeth de Mac Mahon

Lived 1834 – 1900 (aged 66). Élisabeth de Mac Mahon was a French official, known for List of spouses or partners of the President of France.

Élisabeth Charlotte Sophie de Mac Mahon, Marquise de Mac Mahon, Duchesse de Magenta (née de La Croix de Castries (13 February 1834 – 20 February 1900) was the wife of the President of France Patrice de MacMahon.

Biography De la Croix de Castries was born in Paris in 1834, the daughter of Comte Armand de la Croix de Castries (1807–1862), of the House of Castries, a noble family from Languedoc, by his wife Maria Augusta d′Harcourt, of the House of Harcourt.

The Magentas left four children: Marie Armand Patrice de Mac Mahon (1855–1927), who succeeded as Duke of Magenta, and who married Princess Marguerite d'Orléans (1869-1940), daughter of Prince Robert, Duke of Chartres Marie-Eugène de MacMahon, comte de MacMahon (1857–1907) Marie-Emmanuel de MacMahon, comte de MacMahon (1859–1930) Marie de MacMahon (1863–1964), who married Comte d′Halwin de Piennes

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Important facts

Born
13 February 1834, Paris
Birth century
19th century
Died
20 February 1900, Paris
Occupation
Official
Nationality
France
Known for
List of spouses or partners of the President of France
Also known as
Elisabeth de Mac Mahon, Elisabeth de la Croix de Castries

Family & relationships

Spouse
Patrice de MacMahon
Child
Marie Armand Patrice de Mac Mahon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Élisabeth de Mac Mahon?

spouse of Patrice de Mac Mahon

When was Élisabeth de Mac Mahon born?

Élisabeth de Mac Mahon was born on 13 February 1834 in Paris.

When did Élisabeth de Mac Mahon die?

Élisabeth de Mac Mahon died on 20 February 1900 in Paris.

What was Élisabeth de Mac Mahon's occupation?

Élisabeth de Mac Mahon was an official.

What was Élisabeth de Mac Mahon known for?

Élisabeth de Mac Mahon was known for List of spouses or partners of the President of France.

What nationality was Élisabeth de Mac Mahon?

Élisabeth de Mac Mahon was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Élisabeth de Mac Mahon

· Wikidata: Q3587934

· DBpedia: Élisabeth de Mac Mahon

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