Ghislaine Dommanget

Ghislaine Marie Françoise Dommanget (13 October 1900 – 30 April 1991) was a French actress, and the Princess of Monaco as the wife of Prince Louis II from 1946 to 1949.

Early life Dommanget was born in Reims, France, as the daughter of Colonel Robert Joseph Dommanget (1867–1957) and his wife, Marie Louise Meunier (1867–1957).

Personal life In 1923, she was married to Paul Diey (1863–1931). After his death in 1931, she had a relationship with actor André Brulé. In 1934, she and Brulé welcomed a son, Jean-Gabriel Brulé.

She broke up with Brulé and married the reigning Prince of Monaco, Louis II, on 24 July 1946 — the first bride of a member of the House of Grimaldi without a dowry.

Following Louis II's death on 9 May 1949, and the accession of her step-grandson, Rainier III, she became Dowager Princess of Monaco, a title she held until her death.

Notable published works

Honours National honours Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles (24 October 1946). Foreign honours Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honour (25 June 1947). Commander of the Order of Public Health (14 July 1948). Benemerenti Medal (8 January 1948).