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Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt (born Maria Mercedes Morgan; 23 August 1904 – 13 February 1965) was a Swiss-born American socialite best known as the mother of fashion designer and artist Gloria Vanderbilt and maternal grandmother of television journalist Anderson Cooper. She was a central figure in Vanderbilt vs. Whitney, one of the most sensational American custody trials in the 20th century. Her identical twin sister, Thelma, Viscountess Furness, was the mistress of the future Edward VIII.

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Born	23 August 1904 Hotel Nationale, Lucerne, Switzerland
Died	13 February 1965 (aged 60) Los Angeles County, California, U.S.
Zodiac	Leo
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Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt 1880-1925 Equestrian · m. 1923 info edit

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Gloria Laura Morgan Vanderbilt info 1st child with Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt Female b. 20 Feb 1924 d. 17 Jun 2019 Age: 95 (at death) 1924-2019 American artist, author, actress, and designer

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Hugh Judson Kilpatrick · Grandfather · 1836-1881 · Union United States Army general, politician edit info

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Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt

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Married · 6 Mar 1923

1923 - Sep 1925

Partner Died · 1 child · 1 photo

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b. 20 Feb 1924

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Age: 95 (at death)

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