Evelyn St. Croix Fleming

Deceased Person

1885 – 1964

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Who was Evelyn St. Croix Fleming?

Evelyn St. Croix Fleming, born Evelyn Beatrice St. Croix Rose, in Kensington, London, known as Eve Fleming, was married to Valentine Fleming and within that marriage was the mother of four sons: Peter Fleming, Ian Fleming – the novelist who wrote the James Bond books, Richard Fleming and Michael Fleming. She was the daughter of a Berkshire solicitor, and was known for her flamboyant beauty.

After her husband's death in action in May 1917, Fleming inherited his large estate in trust, making her very wealthy. However, the conditions of the trust cut her out should she ever re-marry. She became the mistress of painter Augustus John with whom she had a daughter, the cellist Amaryllis Fleming.

She died only two weeks before the death of her son Ian on 12 August 1964.

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Born
1885
Kensington
Also known as
  • Evelyn St.Croix Fleming
  • Evelyn Beatrice St. Croix Rose
  • Eve Fleming
Children
Nationality
  • England
Died
Jul 27, 1964

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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