Alva Belmont
Alva Belmont (January 17, 1853 – January 26, 1933), née Alva Erskine Smith, and known as Alva Vanderbilt from 1875 to 1896, was a prominent multi-millionaire American socialite and a major figure in the women's suffrage movement. Known for having an aristocratic manner that antagonized many people, she was also noted for her energy, intelligence, strong opinions, and willingness to challenge convention. She was married first to William Kissam Vanderbilt, with whom she had three children, and secondly to Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont.
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| Alias (AKA) | Alva Smith Vanderbilt Belmont |
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| Birth date | January 17, 1853 |
| Birth name | Alva Erskine Smith |
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| Date of death | January 26, 1933 |
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