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Yvonne Thirion "Vonnette"

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Yvonne Thirion, daughter of Jeanne and Louis Thirion, called "Vonnette"
Marraine by Claude Rougier
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Yvonne (Vonnette), 1902-1987, the patron of Claude Rougier, married René BUREAU in 1927, but had to divorce him in 1931, with complications that ended with a lawsuit against René Bureau. She took great care of his daughter Claude and Claude's children and all were attached to him.

It was a personality. very originalShe had traveled often, knew English and had made a thesis on japonism in French painting.

She lived only from her annuities, was very much and effectively, was always ruined and ended her life with the Little Sisters of the Poor... Yet she left Claude, her goddaughter and her main legatee, a beautiful sum and jewels.

After living in her parents' house at 23 rue des Chêneaux in Sceaux, she finished her life in Clamart in a retirement home at 3 rue Fauveau.


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