Phuong Mai

Phuong Mai

Princess Phương Mai, Dowager Duchess of Addis Abeba (born 1 August 1937, Đà Lạt) is a daughter of Emperor Bảo Đại of Vietnam and his first wife, Empress Nam Phương. In 1947, Nam Phương left Vietnam with her children and lived at the Chateau Thorens, outside of Cannes, France. Phương Mai received her education in France and did not return to Vietnam.

On 5 August 1971, Phương Mai married Pietro Badoglio, 2nd Duke of Addis Abeba and Marquess of Sabotino; they had two children:

  • Don Flavio Badoglio, 3rd Duke of Addis Abeba
  • Donna Manuela Badoglio dei duchi de Addis Abeba

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