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Roberte Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough
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Roberte Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough, GCStJ, JP (née Poupart de Neuflize; 15 September 1892 – 22 November 1979), was a French noblewoman who married into the English aristocracy and served as Viceregal Consort of Canada in the 1930s.
Quick Facts Viceregal consort of Canada, Preceded by ...
The Countess of Bessborough | |
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![]() The Earl and Countess of Bessborough, 1933 | |
Viceregal consort of Canada | |
In office 1931–1935 | |
Preceded by | The Marchioness of Willingdon |
Succeeded by | The Baroness Tweedsmuir |
Personal details | |
Born | Roberte Poupart de Neuflize 15 September 1892 Soisy-sous-Montmorency, France |
Died | 22 November 1979(1979-11-22) (aged 87) Kensington, London, England |
Spouse | |
Children | 4, including Frederick and Moyra |
Parent(s) | Jean de Neuflize Madeleine Dolfuss-Davilliers |
Awards | Legion of Honour |
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