Pauline | |
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Princess of Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein | |
Full name | Pauline Clémentine Marie Walburga |
Born | Vienna, Austrian Empire | 25 February 1836
Died | 28 September 1921 Vienna, Republic of Austria | (aged 85)
Spouse(s) | Richard, 2nd Prince of Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein |
Issue | Princess Sophie von Metternich-Sandor Winneburg Princess Pascalina Antoinette von Metternich-Sandor Winneburg Princess Klementina Marie von Metternich-Sandor Winneburg |
Father | Count Moritz Sándor |
Mother | Leontine von Metternich |
Pauline Clémentine Marie Walburga, Princess of Metternich-Winneburg zu Beilstein (née Countess Pauline Sándor de Szlavnicza; 25 February 1836 – 28 September 1921) was an Austrian socialite, mainly active in Vienna and Paris. Known for her great charm and elegance as well as for her social commitment, she was an important promoter of the work of the German composer Richard Wagner and the Czech composer Bedřich Smetana. She was also instrumental to the creation of the haute couture industry.[1]