Suzanne Curchod
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Suzanne Curchod (1737 – 6 May 1794) was a French-Swiss salonist and writer. She hosted one of the most celebrated salons of the Ancien Régime. She also led the development of the Hospice de Charité, a model small hospital in Paris that still exists today as the Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital. She was the wife of French finance minister Jacques Necker, and is often referenced in historical documents as Madame Necker.
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Suzanne Curchod | |
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Born | May 1737 Crassier, Switzerland |
Died | 6 May 1794 (aged 54) Beaulieu Castle, Lausanne, Switzerland |
Nationality | Swiss |
Other names | Madame Necker |
Known for | Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital, salonist |
Spouse | |
Children | Anne Louise Germaine (1766–1817) |
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