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Monique Vinh Thuy

1946 – 2021

Vietnamese princess

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About Monique Vinh Thuy

Lived 1946 – 2021 (aged 75). Monique Vinh Thuy was a French diplomat.

Monique Vinh Thuy (born Monique Baudot, 30 April 1946 – 27 September 2021) was the wife of the last Emperor of Vietnam, Bảo Đại.

Biography The former Vietnamese monarch abdicated in 1945, a year later went to live overseas, returned to Vietnam in 1949 as Head of State of Vietnam, but was overthrown by his Prime Minister Ngo Dinh Diem in 1955. He lived in exile in France thereafter.

The former emperor and Baudot began living together in Paris around 1971. They married in 1972.

After the death of her husband in 1997, Baudot self-styled herself as Her Very Gracious Majesty Empress Thái Phương.

She died on 27 September 2021 at the age of 75. Her funeral was held on 14 October 2021 at the Chapel Sainte-Bernadette d'Auteuil in Paris.

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Important facts

Born
30 April 1946, Pont-à-Mousson
Birth century
20th century
Died
27 September 2021, 16th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Diplomat
Nationality
France

Family & relationships

Spouse
Bảo Đại

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Monique Vinh Thuy?

Vietnamese princess

When was Monique Vinh Thuy born?

Monique Vinh Thuy was born on 30 April 1946 in Pont-à-Mousson.

When did Monique Vinh Thuy die?

Monique Vinh Thuy died on 27 September 2021 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Monique Vinh Thuy's occupation?

Monique Vinh Thuy was a diplomat.

What nationality was Monique Vinh Thuy?

Monique Vinh Thuy was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Monique Vinh Thuy

· Wikidata: Q6583916

· DBpedia: Monique Vinh Thuy

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