Consuelo, Duchess of Manchester
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Consuelo, Duchess of Manchester
Maria Consuelo Montagu - Duchess of Manchester ), a Cuban American who married Viscount Mandeville. Date: 1906
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This stunning photograph captures the elegant and captivating presence of Consuelo, Duchess of Manchester, nee Maria Consuelo Yznaga Montagu (1858-1909), in the year of her marriage to the 6th Duke of Manchester and 7th Duke of Richmond, James Graham, in 1906. Consuelo, a Cuban American, was the first foreign-born woman to marry into the British aristocracy, making her a groundbreaking figure in the annals of British social history. Born in Havana, Cuba, in 1858, Consuelo was the daughter of a wealthy Cuban family. Her beauty and charm attracted the attention of the Duke of Manchester, who was in search of a bride to secure an heir to his title. The Duke, who was 27 years her senior, paid a reported £50,000 dowry for Consuelo's hand in marriage, a sum that was considered a significant fortune at the time. The photograph, taken in 1906, shows Consuelo in all her grandeur, dressed in an elegant gown and adorned with a magnificent diamond necklace and tiara. Her expressive eyes and regal posture exude confidence and sophistication, reflecting her newfound status as a duchess and member of the British aristocracy. Consuelo's marriage to the Duke of Manchester was a controversial one, with many criticizing the arrangement as a mere transaction. However, Consuelo proved to be a devoted wife and mother, giving birth to six children and serving as a patron of various charities. Her life as a duchess was marked by scandal and intrigue, but she remained a beloved figure in British society until her death in 1909. This photograph is a testament to Consuelo's beauty, grace, and resilience, and serves as a reminder of the complex and fascinating history of the British aristocracy and its relationship with the wider world.
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