Evalyn Walsh McLean
(1886-1947)
American heiress and socialite
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Evalyn Walsh McLean (August 1, 1886 – April 26, 1947) was an American mining heiress and socialite who was famous for being the last private owner of the 45-carat (9.0 g) Hope Diamond (which was bought in 1911 for $180,000 from Pierre Cartier), as well as another famous diamond, the 94-carat (18.8 g) Star of the East. She also authored the memoir, Father Struck It Rich, together with Boyden Sparkes.
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1 August 1886 Leadville, Colorado
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26 April 1947 (aged 60) Washington, D.C., US
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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