Alexandre-Athenase Noghès
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Alexandre-Athenase Noghès (Monaco
, 15 June 1916 – Los Angeles
, California
, 16 February 1999) was an international tennis
champion, best known as the first husband of Princess Antoinette of Monaco
, whom he married as his second wife in December 1951.
Noghès was descended from the first Spanish commander of the Monaco garrison. His great-grandfather Alexandre was the founder of the Monte Carlo Automobile Club and former general treasurer of Monaco's state finances. His father, Anthony (1890–1978), created the first Grand Prix ever raced in a city, the world famous Grand Prix de Monaco
. Anthony also created the renowned Rally de Monte Carlo and is credited with inventing the chequered flag.
Noghès entered into a liaison with Princess Antoinette of Monaco
in the mid 1940s and three illegitimate children were born to the couple: Elisabeth-Anne
(born 1947), Christian Louis
(born 1949) and Christine-Alix
(1951–1989). They were married in a civil ceremony in Genoa
on 4 December 1951, and divorced three years later in 1954.
Following their divorce, Noghès lived for a time on his yacht before settling in the United States
with his third wife, Margot.
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
, 15 June 1916 – Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, 16 February 1999) was an international tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
champion, best known as the first husband of Princess Antoinette of Monaco
Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy
Princess Antoinette of Monaco, Countess of Polignac, Baroness of Massy was a non-dynastic member of the princely family of Monaco and the elder sister of Prince Rainier III and aunt of Albert II, Prince of Monaco...
, whom he married as his second wife in December 1951.
Noghès was descended from the first Spanish commander of the Monaco garrison. His great-grandfather Alexandre was the founder of the Monte Carlo Automobile Club and former general treasurer of Monaco's state finances. His father, Anthony (1890–1978), created the first Grand Prix ever raced in a city, the world famous Grand Prix de Monaco
Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix is a Formula One race held each year on the Circuit de Monaco. Run since 1929, it is widely considered to be one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world, alongside the Daytona 500, Indianapolis 500, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans...
. Anthony also created the renowned Rally de Monte Carlo and is credited with inventing the chequered flag.
Noghès entered into a liaison with Princess Antoinette of Monaco
Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy
Princess Antoinette of Monaco, Countess of Polignac, Baroness of Massy was a non-dynastic member of the princely family of Monaco and the elder sister of Prince Rainier III and aunt of Albert II, Prince of Monaco...
in the mid 1940s and three illegitimate children were born to the couple: Elisabeth-Anne
Elisabeth-Anne de Massy
Elisabeth-Anne de Massy was born in Monaco on 13 January/13 July 1947 to Princess Antoinette of Monaco and her then lover Alexandre-Athenase Noghès. She is a first cousin of the reigning Prince Albert II and niece of Rainier III. She is the godmother of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco...
(born 1947), Christian Louis
Christian Louis de Massy
Christian Louis, Baron de Massy is a member of the extended Monegasque Princely Family. He is the son of Princess Antoinette of Monaco, Baroness de Massy and her then lover Alexandre-Athenase Noghès....
(born 1949) and Christine-Alix
Christine Alix de Massy
Christine Alix de Massy was born to Princess Antoinette of Monaco and her then lover Alexandre-Athenase Noghès. She is a first cousin of the reigning Prince Albert II and niece of Rainier III...
(1951–1989). They were married in a civil ceremony in Genoa
Genoa
Genoa |Ligurian]] Zena ; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is a city and an important seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria....
on 4 December 1951, and divorced three years later in 1954.
Following their divorce, Noghès lived for a time on his yacht before settling in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
with his third wife, Margot.