Annie Leary (1832-1919)

Papal Countess, of 1032 Fifth Avenue, New York City & Newport, R.I.

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Family
Notes / Biography Associated Houses References
She was created a Papal Countess of the Holy Roman Church by Pope Leo XIII in 1903. He died just weeks later and his successor, Pius X, renewed her title for life.

Parents

James Leary

of Staten Island; Hat Manufacturer, of Leary & Co., New York City

1792-1862

Catharine Leary

Mrs Catharine (unknown) Leary

1803-1879

Categories

Gilded Age Philanthropists The Four Hundred Titled Aristocracy
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