Valtesse de la Bigne: Biography, Facts and Career
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Émilie-Louise Delabigne, known as Countess Valtesse de La Bigne (1848, in Paris – 29 July 1910, in Ville-d'Avray), was an elite French courtesan and demi-mondaine who rose through the social ranks to mix with Paris's most glamorous elite. Although born to a working-class family in Paris, she built a life for herself and became a muse to artists like Henri Gervex, Édouard Manet, as well as novelist Émile Zola. Beyond her career as a courtesan, she was also an actress, an art collector, and salonnière.
Quick facts about Valtesse de la Bigne
- Full name: Valtesse de la Bigne
- Born: 1848-07-13
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q274074
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Who is Valtesse de la Bigne?
Émilie-Louise Delabigne, known as Countess Valtesse de La Bigne (1848, in Paris – 29 July 1910, in Ville-d'Avray), was an elite French courtesan and demi-mondaine who rose through the social ranks to mix with Paris's most glamorous elite.
What nationality is Valtesse de la Bigne?
Valtesse de la Bigne is France.
When was Valtesse de la Bigne born?
Valtesse de la Bigne was born on 1848-07-13.
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