Princess Charlotte

Duchess of Valentinois

Princess Charlotte - Duchess of Valentinois
Born

September 30th, 1898
127 years ago

Died

1977
48 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Monaco

Links & References

Born on September 30, 1898, she served as the Duchess of Valentinois and was a member of the Grimaldi family. The daughter of Prince Louis II of Monaco, she became notable in the context of Monegasque nobility. She held the title of Duchess of Valentinois following her marriage to Prince Pierre of Monaco, contributing to the royal lineage of Monaco.

Held the title of Duchess of Valentinois

Married Prince Pierre of Monaco

Mothered Rainier III of Monaco

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