Joséphine Bowes

Joséphine Bowes, Countess of Montalbo (born Joséphine Benoîte Coffin-Chevallier; 1825 – 9 February 1874) was a French-born actress, artist, collector and patron of the arts. She was married to fellow collector John Bowes, son of John Bowes, 10th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. She and her husband founded the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, Teesdale.

Joséphine Bowes
Countess of Montalbo, San Marino
Born
Joséphine Benoite Coffin-Chevallier

1825
Paris, France
Died9 February 1874
Paris, France
Burial placeGibside, England
Occupation(s)Actress, painter, collector, patron of the arts
Known forCo-founded the Bowes Museum
SpouseJohn Bowes
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