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The Mysterious Birth and Early Life of Coco Chanel
07:08 - 10:48 (03:40)
The birth and early life of Coco Chanel are shrouded in mystery due to the lack of record-keeping at the time. However, historian Justine Piccardie has pieced together some details about her early years based on a few anecdotes.
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This podcast episode discusses the early life of Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chesnel in Saumur and into gut-wrenching poverty.
07:08 - 10:16 (03:08)
Coco Chanel
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the early life of Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Chesnel in Saumur and into gut-wrenching poverty. Although record keeping was not very robust at that time, the speaker cites Coco Chanel, The Life and Legend by Justine Piccardi which covers most of the contradictory claims about her past.
ChapterThe Mysterious Birth and Early Life of Coco Chanel
EpisodePart One: Coco Chanel: The Nazi Who Invented Fashion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A pregnant woman seeking help ended up being mistreated by the people who took her in because they thought she was ill, but the doctor who treated her ensured she received care.
10:16 - 10:48 (00:31)
Pregnancy
Summary
A pregnant woman seeking help ended up being mistreated by the people who took her in because they thought she was ill, but the doctor who treated her ensured she received care.