No biography of him that I've been able to find tells the story behind the title that he used--it's the equivalent of count or earl in Spain and Portugul, and is also a reference to a junior branch of the Bourbon dynasty. He was born in the U.S. to an American father, although his mother was distant French aristocracy and I believe one of his two wives also had some connection to European nobility--but neither of those facts explains his use of the title. Was it just an affectation? Thanks very much--I haven't been able to find a satisfying answer, and it's driving me nuts! (I know, clearly I have too much time on my hands...)
2007-02-04
03:37:06
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Alex M
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