Curzon, Irene (1896–1966)
Curzon, Irene (1896–1966)
Baroness Ravensdale. Born Jan 20, 1896; died 1966; dau. of Mary Leiter Curzon (1870–1906) and Lord George Curzon (1859–1925, diplomat); never married; no children.
Inherited father's secondary title Baroness Ravensdale; devoted her days to women's rights, social causes, music, and travel.
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