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Jane Beatrice Forbes, Countess of Granard (née Mills; July 19, 1883 – January 30, 1972) was an American-born heiress, social leader, and thoroughbred horse racer. [1] Early life. She was born on 19 July 1883 in Newport, Rhode Island to some of the most prominent and wealthy American families.
Nov 12, 2019 · Beatrice was twenty-five when she married Bernard Forbes, 8th Earl of Granard in 1909. Bernard was involved in both British and Irish politics, and his influence brought him into the royal household; he served as Master of the Horse to Kings Edward VII and George V.
May 1, 2022 · http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice_Mills_Forbes,_8th_Countess_of... Beatrice Mills, OBE (1883 – 30 January 1972) was an American-born heiress. The daughter of the very wealthy Ogden Mills, she was a twin to Gladys, and brother to Ogden. In 1909, she married Bernard Forbes, 8th Earl of Granard with whom she had four children.
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Jun 11, 2023 · Beatrice Forbes, also known as Beatrice Mills or Beatrice Mills Forbes, was an American socialite who became the Countess of Granard through her marriage to Bernard Forbes, the 8th...
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Feb 21, 2017 · 1. Beatrice Forbes, Countess of Granard (1883-1972), nee Beatrice Mills. She was a daughter of the American financier Ogden Mills; the family was very involved in the world of Thoroughbred racing. Beatrice married Bernard Forbes, 8th Earl of Granard in January 1909.
Apr 22, 2019 · The Earl and Countess lived principally at Forbes House on Halkin Street in London's Belgravia. When Beatrice's father died in 1929, she inherited his French racing stables and his historic home in Paris, the Hotel de Broglie , which she renovated in 1970.
Apr 5, 2016 · 6. Beatrice Forbes, Countess of Granard (1883-1972), née Beatrice Mills of New York. She was married to the 8th Earl of Granard. 7. Adele Capell, Countess of Essex (1867-1922), née Adele Grant of New York. After breaking an engagement to the 2nd Earl Cairns, she married the 7th Earl of Essex in 1893.
