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Emilie Charlotte, Lady de Bathe (née Le Breton, formerly Langtry; 13 October 1853 – 12 February 1929), known as Lillie (or Lily) Langtry and nicknamed "The Jersey Lily", was a British socialite, stage actress and producer.
May 3, 2019 · Legendary beauty Lillie Langtry had a perfect complexion and a ravishing figure. Acclaimed by society, she became the mistress of The Prince of Wales.
Lillie Langtry was a British beauty and actress, known as the Jersey Lily. She was the daughter of the dean of Jersey. In 1874 she married Edward Langtry, who died in 1897, and in 1899 she married Hugo de Bathe, who became a baronet in 1907. In 1881 Langtry caused a sensation by being the first.
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Lillie Langtry, née Emilie Charlotte Le Breton (1853-1929) – One of the most famous actresses of the 19th century, Langtry was born in Jersey, an island off the coast of Normandy, France on October 13, 1853. She was the only daughter of the Dean of Jersey.
Lillie became the mistress of the Prince of Wales soon after she was introduced to him by Sir Allen Young and from then on, the Langtry social diary closely followed that of the Prince of Wales. They enjoyed each other’s company and were often seen taking dawn rides in Hyde Park.
Discover the captivating life of Lillie Langtry, a Victorian socialite, actress, and trailblazer who defied convention and broke societal barriers.
Dec 15, 2017 · Langtry, Lillie (1853–1929) British courtesan and actress who rose from an obscure life on the Isle of Jersey to become celebrated, in her youth, as the most beautiful woman of her era. Name variations: Lily; The Jersey Lily.
