What is Camille du Gast's middle name?
Du
Camille du Gast date of birth:
May 30, 1868
How old was Camille du Gast when died?
73
Where was Camille du Gast born?
France
When did Camille du Gast die?
April 24, 1942
What is Camille du Gast nationality?
French
What is Camille du Gast's occupation?
Sports woman, balloonist, parachutist, motorist, motor-boatist, Charity worker, animal welfare worker
Short Biography
Camille du Gast (Marie Marthe Camille Desinge du Gast, Camille Crespin du Gast, 30 May 1868 – 24 April 1942) was one of a trio of pioneering French female celebrities of the Belle Epoque, together with Hélène de Rothschild (Baroness Hélène van Zuylen) and Anne de Rochechouart de Mortemart the (Duchess of Uzès). du Gast was known as "one of the richest and most accomplished widows in France, " and as an accomplished sportswoman—a balloonist, parachute jumper, fencer, tobogganist, skier, rifle and pistol shot, horse trainer—as well as a concert pianist and singer. She was the second woman to compete in an international motor race.