Lillie Langtry

Lillie Langtry (née Emilie Charlotte Le Breton, nicknamed the Jersey Lily) (13 October 1853 - 12 February 1929) was a British actress born on the island of Jersey in 1853. Her father was the Dean of Jersey.

Places connected with Lillie Langtry

The town of Langtry, Texas, was not named for her, although its most illustrious inhabitant, Judge Roy Bean, was an ardent admirer, naming the saloon where he held court "The Jersey Lily". Bean himself spread the rumor about the town's name. He also built an opera house in anticipation of a visit, and Mrs. Langtry appeared there after Bean's death. (The town was named for railroad supervisor George Langtry.)

Related Topics:
Langtry, Texas - Roy Bean - Opera house - George Langtry

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The Langtry Manor hotel was built as a romantic retreat for Lillie and the Prince of Wales.

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Merman Cottage in Saint Brelade, Jersey, was owned and occupied by Lillie Langtry (Merman was also the name of one of her racehorses).

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