Eliza Jumel
American socialite (1775-1865) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eliza Jumel (née Bowen; April 2, 1775 – July 16, 1865), also known as Eliza Burr, was a wealthy American socialite. She was married to Aaron Burr and their divorce was finalized on the day of his death. Although she was born into poverty, an advantageous marriage to a wealthy merchant made her one of the richest women in New York at the time of her death.
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![]() Lithograph of Eliza Jumel, which she commissioned in 1852 | |
Born | Elizabeth Bowen (1775-04-02)April 2, 1775 |
Died | July 16, 1865(1865-07-16) (aged 90) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Trinity Church Cemetery |
Other names | Eliza Burr |
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