flag female ancestor  Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco"  CHANEL

  (b. 19 August 1883 Saumur, France   d. 10 January 1971 Paris, France )  

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Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" CHANEL was born 19 August 1883 in Saumur, France

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Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" CHANEL died 10 January 1971 in Paris, France.





daughter of Albert Chanel and Eugénie Jeanne Devolle


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birth1883 Birth
19 August 1883
Saumur, France
Biography
Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel on August 19, 1883, was a trailblazing fashion designer and businesswoman who revolutionized the world of fashion. Her life story is as captivating as her timeless designs.

Coco Chanel was born in Saumur, France, to an unwed mother and an itinerant peddler father. After her mother's death, Chanel was sent to an orphanage where she learned to sew, a skill that would later become the foundation of her career. Her early life was marked by struggles, but it also fueled her ambition to break free from societal norms.

In her late teens, Chanel began a career as a singer in cafes and bars, adopting the nickname 'Coco' during this time. It was in these venues that she met and became involved with wealthy and influential men, providing her with a glimpse into the world of the elite. This exposure would shape her aspirations and play a crucial role in her future success.

Chanel's foray into fashion started with hats. In 1910, she opened her...Read MORE...


Invention In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
Invention 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
Invention 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Invention The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.
death1971 Death
10 January 1971
Paris, France

She died at the age of 87.
Added: 11/28/2023 11:55:39 PM - Updated: 11/28/2023 11:56:20 PM

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