Hélène van Zuylen

French socialite, author, auto racing pioneer.

Born August 21st, 1863 in 8th arrondissement of Paris.

Died October 17th, 1947 at 84 years old in Lisbon. [ref]

Occupations
novelist, playwright, poet, racing automobile driver, socialite

I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner