Eleanor Margaret Green

Eleanor Margaret Green, Princess Viggo, Countess of Rosenborg November 5, 1895, in New York City – July 3, 1966, in Copenhagen) was an American who became a Princess in Denmark. By marriage, Green became Princess Viggo, Countess of Rosenborg.

Eleanor Margaret Green
Princess Viggo, Countess of Rosenborg
Born(1895-11-05)November 5, 1895
New York City, U.S.
DiedJuly 3, 1966(1966-07-03) (aged 70)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Burial
Roskilde Cathedral
SpousePrince Viggo, Count of Rosenborg (m. June 10, 1924)
FatherJames Oliver Green
MotherAmy Bowman Hewitt

Early life

On November 5, 1895, Green was born as Eleanor Margaret Green in New York City, New York. Green's parents were Dr. James Oliver Green and Amelia Hewitt Green. Green's maternal grandfather was Abram S. Hewitt and her maternal great-grandfather was Peter Cooper.[1]

Personal life

Green married Prince Viggo of Denmark, Viggo Christian Adolph George, son of Prince Valdemar of Denmark and Princess Marie Amélie Françoise Hélène d'Orléans, on June 10, 1924, in New York City.

Without the legally required permission of the Danish king for a dynastic marriage, Prince Viggo renounced his place in Denmark's line of succession to the Crown, his title of Prince of Denmark, and his style of Royal Highness as was customary in the Danish royal house upon marriage to a commoner. Before the wedding Viggo, with the king's authorisation, assumed the title of His Highness Prince Viggo, Count of Rosenborg.

In connection with the marriage and her husband's new title, Eleanor Margaret Green became Her Highness Princess Viggo, Countess of Rosenborg.

Prince and Princess Viggo had no children. The couple lived at Bernstorff Palace in Denmark.[2] Princess Viggo was active in charity work.[2]

She died on July 3, 1966, at age 70 at Copenhagen, Denmark.[3]

Titles and styles
  • November 5, 1895 – June 10, 1924: Miss Eleanor Margaret Green
  • June 10, 1924 – July 3, 1966: Her Highness Princess Viggo, Countess of Rosenborg
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References
  1. "Cooper-Hewitt Family". Ringwood Manor.
  2. Guerin, Polly. The Cooper-Hewitt dynasty of New York. ISBN 9781614237822. OCLC 944510835.
  3. the Peerage.com
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