Maria Luísa de Sousa Holstein, 3rd Duchess of Palmela
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Maria Luísa de Sousa Holstein, 3rd Duchess of Palmela (4 August 1841 – 2 September 1909) was a member of the Portuguese nobility who became known for her sculptures, which were exhibited at the Paris Salon, as well as for her charitable work, which included the establishment of soup kitchens for the poor of Lisbon.
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Maria Luísa de Sousa Holstein, 3rd Duchess of Palmela | |
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Born | Maria Luísa Domingas Eugénia Ana Filomena Josefa Antónia Francisca Xavier Sales de Borja de Assis and Paula de Sousa Holstein (1841-08-04)4 August 1841 |
Died | 2 September 1909(1909-09-02) (aged 68) Sintra, Kingdom of Portugal |
Nationality | Portuguese |
Occupation(s) | Sculptor; watercolour painter |
Years active | 40 |
Known for | Establishment of charity to supply food to the poor of Lisbon |
Notable work | Sculpture of Diogenes |
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