Phương Mai

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Her Imperial Highness Princess Phương Mai, Dowager Duchess of Addis Abeba (born August 1, 1937, in Dalat, Vietnam) is a daughter of Emperor Bảo Đại of Vietnam and his first wife, Empress Nam Phương.

In 1947, Empress 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 August 5, 1971, Princess Phương Mai married Pietro Badoglio, 2nd Duke of Addis Abeba and Marquess of Sabotino. They had two children:

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  • Her Imperial Highness Princess Phương Mai of Vietnam (1937-1971)
  • Her Imperial Highness Princess Phương Mai, Duchess of Addis Abeba (1971-1992)
  • Her Imperial Highness Princess Phương Mai, Dowager Duchess of Addis Abeba (1992-present)


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