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Everyone marries the Duke of Westminster. There are a lot of duchesses, but only one Coco Chanel.

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Coco Chanel
Age: 87 †
Born: 1883
Born: August 19
Died: 1971
Died: January 10
Businessperson
Fashion Designer
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel
Gabrielle Chanel
Gabrielle Chasnel
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I was a rebellious child, a rebellious lover, a rebellious couturière - a real devil.
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