About Henry Greffulhe
Lived 1848 – 1932 (aged 83). Henry Greffulhe was a French politician.
Count Henry Jules Charles Emmanuel Greffulhe (25 December 1848 – 31 March 1932) was a French heir, socialite and politician. He was the son of Louis-Charles Greffulhe and his wife, Félicité-Pauline-Marie de la Rochefoucauld d'Estissac.
He was a personal friend of author Marcel Proust. He has been pointed out as one of the main inspirations for the character of the duc de Guermantes in Proust’s novel, À la recherche du temps perdu.
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Who was Henry Greffulhe?
French aristocrat and politician (1848-1932)
When was Henry Greffulhe born?
Henry Greffulhe was born on 25 December 1848 in former 1st arrondissement of Paris.
When did Henry Greffulhe die?
Henry Greffulhe died on 31 March 1932 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Henry Greffulhe's occupation?
Henry Greffulhe was a politician.
What nationality was Henry Greffulhe?
Henry Greffulhe was French.
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