Bea Miles
Beatrice Miles (17 September 1902 – 3 December 1973) was an Australian eccentric and bohemian rebel. Described as Sydney's "iconic eccentric", she was known for her contentious relationships with the city's taxi drivers and for her ability to quote any passage from Shakespeare for money.
Bea Miles | |
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Bea Miles (right) in the early 1940s | |
| Born | 17 September 1902 Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Died | 3 December 1973 (aged 71) Randwick, Sydney |
| Burial place | Rookwood Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Abbotsleigh School |
| Known for | Bohemian rebel |
| Relatives | William John Miles (father) Matthew Miles (great-nephew) |
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