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Known For

Production

Gender

Female

Birthday

June 29, 1920

Died

September 6, 2012 (92 years old)

Place of Birth

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Also Known As

  • Nicole Russell, Duchess of Bedford

Nicole Russell

Biography

Nicole Russell, Duchess of Bedford (née Schneider; 29 June 1920 – 6 September 2012) was a French television producer, one of the first female producers in France. After becoming the Duchess of Bedford, she helped to open and popularize one of the first Stately homes to the public — Woburn Abbey. Further, Russell was also a best-selling author.

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