Virginia Sarpy Peugnet
Socialite and millionaire of St. Louis
About Virginia Sarpy Peugnet
Lived 1827 – 1917 (aged 90).
Virginia Sarpy Peugnet (July 4, 1827 – August 11, 1917) was one of the three original grand dames of St. Louis, Missouri.
Grand Dames The three Grand Dames of St. Louis were Mrs. Scanlan, Mrs. Peter L. Foy, and Mme. Armand Peugnet. They were invited to act as official hostesses for many noted personages who were entertained by the city. They used a white stone mansion on Grand and Lucas Avenues, where Mrs. Scanlan presided for many years with the dignity of a queen. The mansion is no longer extant.
Virginia Sarpy Peugnet died on August 11, 1917. She is buried at Calvary Cemetery (St. Louis).
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Who was Virginia Sarpy Peugnet?
Socialite and millionaire of St. Louis (1827-1917)
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Virginia Sarpy Peugnet was born on 4 July 1827.
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Virginia Sarpy Peugnet died on 11 August 1917.
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