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Edwina Mountbatten

Edwina Mountbatten - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 28, 1901
BirthplaceManchester Square, London, England
Zodiac SignSagittarius - (see also Edwina Mountbatten's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacOx
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForCountess Mountbatten of Burma, humanitarian work with the Red Cross and St John, wife of Lord Louis Mountbatten, last Viceroy of India.

Intro

Edwina Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, was a British heiress, socialite, and philanthropist. She was the wife of Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, and played a significant role in humanitarian relief work, especially during and after World War II.

Early Life & Background

Edwina Mountbatten was born Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley into a prominent Hampshire family. Her grandfather, Sir Ernest Cassel, was one of the richest men in Europe. Edwina was educated privately and became a notable figure in British high society.

Career Highlights

  • Supervised relief operations and welfare work in India during and after World War II.
  • Served as the Vice-Chairman of the British Red Cross and held leadership roles in St John Ambulance.
  • Played a prominent part alongside her husband during his tenure as Viceroy of India at the end of British rule.

Trivia

  • Edwina and Lord Mountbatten's marriage was known for its openness, and both had extramarital relationships.
  • She developed a close friendship with Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India.
  • Edwina died unexpectedly of unknown causes while on a tour of Southeast Asia in 1960.

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When was Edwina Mountbatten born?

Edwina Mountbatten was born the 28 November 1901.

Where is Edwina Mountbatten from?

Manchester Square, London, England.

On Her Birth-Day

About November 28th, 1901, in brief:

  • Day of the week: November 28th, 1901 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwina_Mountbatten,_Countess_Mountbatten_of_Burma