Nicole Russell, Duchess of Bedford

Her Grace
The Duchess of Bedford
Born
Nicole Marie Charlotte Pierrette Jeanne Schneider[1]

(1920-06-29)29 June 1920
Paris, France
Died6 September 2012(2012-09-06) (aged 92)
Princess Grace Hospital Centre, Monaco
OccupationAuthor
Spouses
Henri Milinaire
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(m. 1938; div. 1956)​
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(m. 1960; died 2002)​
Children4, including Caterine
Parent(s)Paul Schneider
Marguerite Durand

Nicole Russell, Duchess of Bedford (née Schneider; 29 June 1920 – 6 September 2012) was one of the first female television producers in France. After becoming the Duchess of Bedford, she helped to open and popularize one of the first Stately homes to the public - Woburn Abbey. She was also a best-selling author.[2]

  1. ^ Autobiography of the Duchess of Bedford, pg 2.
  2. ^ "Nicole, Duchess of Bedford" (obituary), Daily Telegraph, 13 September 2012.