About Henry Le Tonnelier de Breteuil
Lived 1847 – 1916 (aged 69). Henry Le Tonnelier de Breteuil was a French politician and military personnel.
Henri Le Tonnelier de Breteuil (1848-1916) was a French aristocrat and politician.
Early life Henri Le Tonnelier de Breteuil was born in 1848. He was the son of Alexandre Le Tonnelier, Marquis de Breteuil (son of Achille Le Tonnelier de Breteuil), and his wife Charlotte-Amélie Fould, daughter of the financier Achille Fould.
Career Breteuil served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing Hautes-Pyrénées. He often invited his friend Marcel Proust, who based the character of Hannibal de Bréauté in In Search of Lost Time on him.
On 3 March 1891, he married the American heiress Marcelite "Lita" Garner, whose sister Florence Garner married the Scottish socialite Sir William Gordon-Cumming.
Death Breteuil died in Paris in 1916.
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Who was Henry Le Tonnelier de Breteuil?
French politician (1847–1916)
When was Henry Le Tonnelier de Breteuil born?
Henry Le Tonnelier de Breteuil was born on 17 September 1847 in 9th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Henry Le Tonnelier de Breteuil die?
Henry Le Tonnelier de Breteuil died on 4 November 1916 in Hôtel de Breteuil.
What was Henry Le Tonnelier de Breteuil's occupation?
Henry Le Tonnelier de Breteuil was a politician and military personnel.
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Henry Le Tonnelier de Breteuil was French.
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