Ava Anderson, Viscountess Waverley
20th-century English political and social hostess / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ava Anderson, Viscountess Waverley (formerly Wigram, née Bodley; 12 December 1895 – 22 December 1974), styled as Lady Anderson from 1941 until 1952, was an English political and social hostess at the centre of government during the Second World War. Winston Churchill noted "her contact with gt. affairs". It was said that she had "more indirect influence than any woman of her generation".
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Ava Anderson | |
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Viscountess Waverly | |
Born | Alix Yveline Ava Courtenay Bodley 12 December 1895 France |
Died | 22 December 1974 Seaford |
Spouse(s) | Ralph Wigram John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley |
Issue | Charles Edward Thomas Bodley Wigram |
Father | John Edward Courtenay Bodley |
Mother | Evelyn Frances Bell |
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