Una Vincenzo

Born: 8 March 1887, United Kingdom
Died: 24 September 1963
Country most active: United Kingdom
Also known as: Lady Troubridge, Margot Elena Gertrude Taylor

Perhaps best known as the the long-time lesbian partner of Marguerite Radclyffe Hall, author of The Well of Loneliness, sculptor and translator Una Troubridge was an educated woman with achievements in her own right. She was a successful translator and the first to translate the works of French writer Colette for English readers. Her talent as a sculptor led the renowned ballet dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky to sit for her several times. She and Radclyffe Hall were also known for their interest in spiritualism, and hosting seances.

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