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Gladys Marie Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (née Deacon; 7 February 1881 – 13 October 1977) was a French American aristocrat and socialite. She was the mistress and later the second wife of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough .
Feb 11, 2021 · Gladys Marie Deacon was an American and European socialite and Duchess of Marlborough by way of marriage. Her sensational life story—from a tragic beginning to a fairy tale wedding and nightmarish ending—serves as a cautionary tale for those who get what they wish for.
Aug 11, 2019 · Gladys Deacon was once heralded as one of the world’s most beautiful women. She overcame a traumatic childhood to become the “belle of the ball” in Parisian society, she became a Duchess and ...
Feb 7, 2021 · Today marks the 140th Anniversary of the Birth of Gladys Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, who was born on this day in 1881.
Feb 14, 2020 · A fortune teller informed young Gladys that she would become the Duchess of Marlborough, and mistress of the palace of Blenheim, the trophy house presented to John Churchill, the first...
Feb 7, 2011 · Gladys, Duchess of Marlborough: the aristocrat with attitude. Her beauty and fierce intelligence left Proust and Rodin obsessed, and the upper-classes besotted. Then why did the vivacious...
Gladys Marie Spencer-Churchill (née Deacon), Duchess of Marlborough (1881-1977), Second wife of 9th Duke of Marlborough. Sitter in 6 portraits
