Grace Kelly
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Summary
Grace Kelly was born on November 12, 1929[1], in Philadelphia[2]. She died on September 14, 1982[3], in Commune of Monaco[4]. She worked as a film actor[5], model[6], television actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103,733 views/month, #1,110 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1929[11]
- Date of death: 1982[12]
- Place of burial: Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate[13]
- Father: John B. Kelly Sr.[14]
- Mother: Margaret Majer[15]
- Spouse: Rainier III, Prince of Monaco[16]
- Child: Princess Caroline of Monaco[17], Albert II, Prince of Monaco[18], Princess Stéphanie of Monaco[19]
- Country of citizenship: United States[20], Monaco[21]
- Native language: American English[22]
- Ethnic group: Americans[23]
- Occupation: musician[24]
- Position held: Consort of Monaco[25]
- Educated at: American Academy of Dramatic Arts[26], Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre[27]
- Award received: Order of Saint-Charles[28], Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[29], Order of Beneficence[30], Order pro Merito Melitensi[31], anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire[32], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[33], Academy Award for Best Actress[34], Theatre World Award[35], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[36], Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[37], National Board of Review Award for Best Actress[38], Grand Cross of the Order of Beneficence[39]
- Member of: Prince Rainier III, Prince of Monaco and Princess Grace[40]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[41]
- Sex or gender: female[42]
- Family: House of Grimaldi[43]
- Noble title: princess consort[44]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[45]
- Genre: Western[46]
- Commons category: Grace Kelly[47]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[48]
- Honorific prefix: Serene Highness[49]
- Family name: Kelly[50], Grimaldi[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Grace Kelly include Kelly bag[52], a product[53]; she[54], a single[55]; The Princess Grace Hospital Centre[56], a hospital[57], in Monaco[58], founded in 1902[59]; Avenue Princesse Grace[60], an avenue[61], in Monaco[62]; and Princess Grace Awards[63], an award[64], in United States[65], founded in 1984[66].
Why It Matters
Grace Kelly has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] She is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
Entities named for her include Kelly bag[52], a product[53]; she[54], a single[55]; The Princess Grace Hospital Centre[56], a hospital[57], in Monaco[58], founded in 1902[59]; Avenue Princesse Grace[60], an avenue[61], in Monaco[62]; and Princess Grace Awards[63], an award[64], in United States[65], founded in 1984[66].
FAQs
Where was Grace Kelly born?
Grace Kelly was born in Philadelphia[2].
Where did Grace Kelly die?
Grace Kelly passed away in Commune of Monaco[4].
Who were Grace Kelly's parents?
Grace Kelly's father was John B. Kelly Sr.[14]. Grace Kelly's mother was Margaret Majer[15].
Who was Grace Kelly married to?
Grace Kelly's spouses include Rainier III, Prince of Monaco[16].
What did Grace Kelly do for work?
Grace Kelly worked as a film actor[5], model[6], television actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9].
Where did Grace Kelly go to school?
Grace Kelly was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[26] and Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre[27].
What awards did Grace Kelly receive?
Honors received include Order of Saint-Charles[28], Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[29], Order of Beneficence[30], and Order pro Merito Melitensi[31].