Mercedes de Acosta
Novelist, Author
1893 – 1968
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Who was Mercedes de Acosta?
Mercedes de Acosta was an American poet, playwright, and novelist. Four of de Acosta's plays were produced, and she published a novel and three volumes of poetry. She was professionally unsuccessful but is known for her many lesbian affairs with famous Broadway and Hollywood personalities and numerous friendships with prominent artists of the period.
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- Born
- Mar 1, 1893
New York City - Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Abram Poole
(1920 - 1935)
- Abram Poole
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- May 9, 1968
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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