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Lady May Abel Smith was born in Esher, United Kingdom on January 23, 1906. Lady May Abel Smith was an art collector. Death is recorded on May 29, 1994, at the age of 88.
My Take
Lady May Abel Smith is the kind of figure history files away too quickly, and I think that is a loss. A great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria and niece of Queen Mary, she could have coasted on lineage, yet she is remembered as an art collector, which suggests a genuine eye and personal taste rather than mere inheritance. Living from 1906 to 1994, she witnessed a century that reshaped the monarchy and the world. I am drawn to people who choose quiet cultivation over spectacle, and her devotion to collecting beauty feels like exactly that.
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- Name (English)
- Lady May Abel Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- メイ・エイベル・スミス
- Reading
- めい・えいべる・すみす
- Born
- January 23, 1906 – May 29, 1994
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- Esher, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- art collector
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lady May Abel Smith born?
Born January 23, 1906.
When did Lady May Abel Smith die?
Died May 29, 1994, aged 88.
Where was Lady May Abel Smith from?
Lady May Abel Smith was from Esher, United Kingdom.
What did Lady May Abel Smith do?
Lady May Abel Smith worked as art collector.
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