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Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene

1878 – 1959

English writer

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About Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene

Lived 1878 – 1959 (aged 81). Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene was a British writer and socialite.

Gwendolen Maud Plunket Greene (; 6 February 187829 July 1959) was an English writer on religion.

Early life and family Gwendolen Maud Parry was born on 6 February 1878 Friedrich von Hügel was married to her aunt, Lady Mary Catherine Herbert (1849–1935). After the death of von Hügel, Greene's spiritual director was Father Bede Jarrett.

In 1936 Gwen Greene retired to Longleat Estate, Aucombe, with her daughter Olivia, who was battling alcoholism.

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Important facts

Born
6 February 1878
Birth century
19th century
Died
29 July 1959
Occupation
Writer, socialite
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Gwendolen Maud Plunket Greene, Gwendolen Parry, Gwendolen Maud Parry, Gwendolen Greene, Gwendolen Plunket Greene, Gwen Plunket Greene

People in Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Bede Jarrett
1881 – 1934
Friar
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Friedrich von Hügel
1852 – 1925
Theologian

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene?

English writer (1878-1959)

When was Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene born?

Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene was born on 6 February 1878.

When did Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene die?

Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene died on 29 July 1959.

What was Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene's occupation?

Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene was a writer and socialite.

What nationality was Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene?

Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene

· Wikidata: Q47368502

· DBpedia: Gwendolen Plunket Greene

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