Mary Duchess of Bedford, DBE

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Mary du Caurroy Russell (Tribe)

Also Known As: "The Flying Duchess"
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Birthplace: Stockbridge, Hants
Death: March 22, 1937 (71)
North Sea (Flying accident)
Immediate Family:

Daughter of Walter Harry Tribe and Sophia Tribe
Wife of Herbrand Arthur Russell, 11th Duke of Bedford
Mother of Hastings Russell, 12th Duke of Bedford
Sister of Charles Walter Du Caurroy Tribe; William Fooks Du Caurroy Tribe and John Campbell Du Caurroy Tribe

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About Mary Duchess of Bedford, DBE

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Russell,_Duchess_of_Bedford

Mary Du Caurroy Russell, Duchess of Bedford, DBE, ARRC, FLS (née Tribe; 26 September 1865 – ca. 22 March 1937) was a British aviator and ornithologist. She was honoured for her work in founding hospitals and working in them during the first world war. She later financed and took part in record breaking flights to Karachi and Cape Town.

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Mary Duchess of Bedford, DBE's Timeline

1865
September 26, 1865
Stockbridge, Hants
1888
December 21, 1888
1937
March 22, 1937
Age 71
North Sea