Emilienne d'Alencon
- Category : 1870-births
- Type : GP
- Profile : 4/6 - Opportunistic / Role Model
- Definition : Single
- Incarnation Cross : RAX Maya 2
Biography
French actress, dancer, and courtesan of the Belle Époque, known for performing in cabarets.
Renowned as a courtesan, she was involved in a number of affairs including one with the industrialist Étienne Balsan. In 1895, she married the jockey Percy Woodland. Émilienne d’Alençon left the stage in 1906 and invested in horse racing. After losing her fortune on drugs and gambling in 1931, she was forced to sell her property and lavish furniture. She died on 14 February 1945 in Monaco.