Marina Torlonia di Civitella-Cesi explained

Marina Torlonia
Birth Date:22 October 1916
Birth Place:Palazzo Núñez-Torlonia, Rome, Italy
Death Place:Piacenza, Italy
Noble Family:House of Torlonia
Father:Marino Torlonia, 4th Prince of Civitella-Cesi
Mother:Mary Elsie Moore
Spouse:
    Issue:3, including Francis Alexander Shields
    Other Names:Donna Torlonia, Marina Torlonia Shields, Marina Torlonia Slater

    Donna Marina Torlonia dei Principi di Civitella-Cesi (22 October 1916 – 15 September 1960) was an Italian-American aristocrat, best known as the paternal grandmother of the actress and model Brooke Shields.

    Family

    Torlonia was born in Rome, at Palazzo Núñez-Torlonia, the youngest daughter of Marino Torlonia, 4th Prince of Civitella-Cesi[1] and his American wife, Mary Elsie Moore, a daughter of Charles Arthur Moore, a shipping broker and car mechanic from Connecticut.[2] [3] The Torlonia family gained its fortune in the administration of Vatican finances.

    She had three siblings:

    About

    In February 1934, Torlonia had made her New York City debut.[5] Torlonia enjoyed going to nightclubs and charity work, and in 1934 she led many charity fundraising efforts.[6] Some of the charity fundraisers she was involved with include the American Auxiliary Hospital in Mougins, France,[7] [8] the Italian Welfare League,[9] New York City Cancer Institute,[10] [11] the New York Diet Kitchen Association,[12] [13] the Babies Hospital of the City of New York,[14] Soldiers and Sailors Club of New York,[15] New York Exchange for Woman's Work,[16] Woman's Auxiliary of the Osteopathic Clinic of New York,[17] Goddard Neighborhood Centre,[18] Children's Village at Dobbs Ferry, New York,[19] among others.

    In 1936, Torlonia was dressed as "wealth" with a tall headdress and two hand maids at one of a nationwide set of birthday celebrations for President Roosevelt.[20] The following year in 1937 at the Roosevelt Birthday Ball Torlonia was one of a hundred women specially dressed to celebrate the event, she was dressed as "The East", representing the Eastern United States fashion, and in attendance was the President's mother Sara Roosevelt.[21] [22]

    Sculptor Marino Marini created a wax portrait of Marina Torlonia in 1935.[23]

    Marriages

    Donna Marina Torlonia dei Principi di Civitella-Cesi was married twice, her husbands being:

    Torlonia was the paternal grandmother of American actress Brooke Shields, the daughter of her son Francis Alexander Shields.[28] [29]

    Death

    Torlonia died on 15 September 1960, in an automobile accident in Piacenza, Italy, shortly after leaving the wedding of her nephew Marco Torlonia, 6th Prince of Civitella-Cesi, to princess Orsetta Caracciolo, niece of film director Luchino Visconti.[30] Duke Raffaele Canevaro di Zoagli and his mother-in-law, Eleanor Terry, were also killed in the accident.[31] [32] [33]

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: March 7, 1933. MARINO TORLONIA DEAD AT 72 IN ROME; Former Husband of Elsie Moore Torlonia of New York -- Fought Duel 7 Years Ago. OF NOTED PRINCELY HOUSE Was Prince of Civitella Cesi, Duke of Poll, Duke of Guadagnolo, in Cadet Branch.. subscription. 2020-12-22. Times Machine, The New York Times. 18. en.
    2. Web site: August 16, 1907. MISS MOORE WEDS THE DUKE TORLONIA; New York Girl Becomes Duchess of Poli at Quiet Wedding in Greenwich. PALACE GIFT FOR BRIDE Fortune in Torlonia Family Jewels Also to be Presented in Rome -- Bridegroom of Noble Family.. subscription. 2020-12-22. Times Machine, The New York Times. 7. en.
    3. Web site: December 22, 1941. PRINCESS TORLONIA DEAD HERE AT 53; Former Wife of Late Italian Nobleman Succumbs to Long Illness in Her Home. subscription. 2020-12-22. Times Machine, The New York Times. 17. en.
    4. Web site: 5 January 1935. Last Saturday. subscription. 2020-12-22. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. 9. en.
    5. Web site: 30 December 1934. New York. subscription. 2020-12-30. Newspapers.com. Hartford Courant. 14. en.
    6. News: Roberts. Rob. 1938-04-10. Nobility KO's Cupid So A Princess Picks A Playboy. newspapers.com. The Times of Shreveport, Louisiana. subscription. 2020-12-29.
    7. Web site: Randolph. Nancy. 27 December 1939. Royalty and Socialites out for Charity. subscription. 2020-12-30. Newspapers.com. Daily News of New York City. 144. en.
    8. Web site: February 22, 1940. THRONG AT BENEFIT FOR VICTIMS OF WAR; American Auxiliary Hospital in Mougins, France, Aided by 'Day in Cannes' Party GUESTS IN SPORTS ATTIRE Juniors Manikins in Revue-- Dancing and Shipboard Games Are Features. limited. 2020-12-30. Times Machine, The New York Times. 29. en.
    9. Web site: December 7, 1932. ITALIANS TO AID WELFARE LEAGUE; Colonists Will Give a Supper and Dance on the Conte di Savoia Saturday Night.. limited. 2020-12-30. Times Machine. The New York Times. 27. en.
    10. Web site: November 11, 1934. Rural Dress and Milking Contest To Mark Charity Milky Way Ball; Donna Marina Torlonia Heads Younger Group Participating in Plans for Event to Be Held Nov. 28 in Behalf of Cancer Institute Auxiliary.. limited. 2020-12-30. Times Machine. The New York Times. 88. en.
    11. Web site: November 28, 1934. SPIRITED PROGRAM FOR BENEFIT BALL; Guests at Milky Way Event Tonight Will Ride Park Av. in Wagons Filled With Hay.. limited. 2020-12-30. Times Machine. The New York Times. 26. en.
    12. Web site: Mintz. Lucile. 28 April 1936. Society Notes. subscription. 2020-12-30. Newspapers.com. The Brooklyn Citizen. 3. en.
    13. Web site: April 27, 1936. Society. subscription. 2020-12-30. Newspapers.com. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 18. en.
    14. Web site: March 3, 1935. Babies Hospital Gains March 14, Debutantes Aiding in Sale of Tickets for Theatre Party Woman's Board Plans.. limited. 2020-12-30. Times Machine. The New York Times. 81. en.
    15. Web site: May 12, 1935. BENEFIT TUESDAY FOR SERVICE CLUB; Tea and Fashion Show to Be Given in Italian Gardens of Le Coq Rouge.. limited. 2020-12-30. Times Machine. The New York Times. 92. en.
    16. Web site: March 10, 1935. DEBUTANTES AIDING IDES OF MARCH FETE; Entertainment Friday to Help New York Exchange for Woman's Work.. 2020-12-30. Times Machine. The New York Times. 88. en.
    17. Web site: January 19, 1936. DEBUTANTES HELP PARTY FOR CLINIC; Jerry Bergh and Pamela Prime Head Committees Working for Fashion Show.. limited. 2020-12-30. Times Machine. The New York Times. 96. en.
    18. Web site: November 11, 1934. STYLE SHOW TO AID GODDARD CENTRE; Younger Members of Society Assist Board of Governors for Event Dec. 14.. limited. 2020-12-30. The Times Machine. The New York Times. 88. en.
    19. Web site: April 8, 1935. STYLE SHOW TO HELP CHILDREN'S VILLAGE; Percentage of Sales Today and Tomorrow to Be Donated to Dobbs Ferry Institution.. limited. 2020-12-30. Times Machine. The New York Times. 24. en.
    20. Web site: January 30, 1936. 5,000,000 to Take Part Tonight In Birthday Ball Celebrations; Festivities to Cover a Wide Range From Formal Events in Large Cities to Barn Dances in Rural Communities in Tribute to Nation's Chief Executive.. limited. 2020-12-30. Times Machine. The New York Times. 16. en.
    21. Web site: January 24, 1937. PAGEANT TO HONOR PRESIDENT AT BALL; Spectacle Planned as Tribute to Him at Celebration of Birthday Saturday WELCOME FOR HIS MOTHER Reception to Be Held for Mrs. James Roosevelt as Opening Ceremony of Event. limited. 2020-12-30. Times Machine. The New York Times. 79. en.
    22. Web site: January 30, 1937. NATION WILL HONOR PRESIDENT TONIGHT; Thousands of Communities to Mark His 56th Year With Birthday Balls. limited. 2020-12-30. Times Machine. The New York Times. 18. en.
    23. Book: Marini. Marino. Marino Marini Complete Works. Waldberg. Patrick. 1970. Tudor Publishing Company. 326. en.
    24. Web site: August 20, 1975. Frank X. Shields Is Dead at 66; Tennis Star Led '51 Davis Team; Player Achieved International Fame as Teen-Ager Was Elected to Hall of Fame. 2020-12-22. Times Machine, The New York Times. 40. en.
    25. Web site: July 14, 1940. DONNA TORLONIA WED TO FRANK X. SHIELDS; She Becomes Bride of Tennis Player in North Conway, N.H.. subscription. 2020-12-22. Times Machine, The New York Times. 30. en.
    26. Web site: December 1, 1950. MRS. SHIELDS BETROTHED; Former Marina Torlonia to Be Bride of Edward W. Slater. subscription. 2020-12-22. Times Machine, The New York Times. 30. en.
    27. Web site: December 30, 1950. MRS. M.T. SHIELDS IS WED; Former Marina Torlonia Bride Here of Edward W. Slater. 2020-12-22. Times Machine, The New York Times. 11. en.
    28. Web site: 1 August 1983. Between The Lines.... subscription. 2020-12-22. Newspapers.com. Pensacola News Journal. 30. en.
    29. Web site: Crenson. Matt. 2 July 2006. Turns Out Every Man's A King. subscription. 2020-12-30. Newspapers.com. Albuquerque Journal, Associated Press. 10. en.
    30. Web site: September 16, 1960. PRINCESS DIES IN CRASH; Marina Torlonia Slater Killed in Accident in Italy. 2020-12-22. Times Machine, The New York Times. 3. en.
    31. Web site: 16 Sep 1960. 3 Bluebloods Are Killed in Italian Crash. subscription. 2020-12-22. Newspapers.com. Asheville Citizen-Times. 23. en.
    32. Web site: 24 September 1960. Women Today. subscription. 2020-12-22. Newspapers.com. The San Francisco Examiner. 20. en.
    33. Web site: 16 September 1960. Three 'Upper Set' Travelers Are Killed. 2020-12-22. Newspapers.com. Red Deer Advocate of Canada. 3. en.

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