Eliza Jumel
Eliza Jumel (née Bowen; April 2, 1775 – July 16, 1865), also known as Eliza Burr, was a wealthy American socialite. She was married to Aaron Burr and their divorce was finalized on the day of his death. Although she was born into poverty, an advantageous marriage to a wealthy merchant made her one of the richest women in New York at the time of her death.
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Lithograph of Eliza Jumel, which she commissioned in 1852 | |
| Born | Elizabeth Bowen April 2, 1775 Providence, Rhode Island, British America |
| Died | July 16, 1865 (aged 90) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Trinity Church Cemetery |
| Other names | Eliza Burr |
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