Alva Belmont (January 17, 1853 – January 26, 1933), née Alva Erskine Smith — known as Alva Vanderbilt from 1875 to 1896 — was a prominent multi-millionaire American socialite and a major figure in the American women's suffrage movement. She was noted for her energy, intelligence, strong opinions, and willingness to challenge convention.
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17 January 1853 Mobile, Alabama
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Died |
26 January 1933 (aged 80) Paris, France
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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