Alexandre-Athenase "Aléco" Noghès (15 June 1916 – 16 February 1999)[1] was an international tennis champion, best known as the first husband of Princess Antoinette of Monaco, whom he married as his second wife on 4 December 1951; he was previously married to Marinette Bastel, by whom he had one son, Lionel (a racing driver).
| Full name | Alexandre-Athenase Noghès |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Monaco |
| Born | 15 June 1916 Monaco |
| Died | 16 February 1999 (aged 82) Monaco |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 102–61 |
| Career titles | 18 |
Noghès' grandfather Alexandre was the founder of the Monaco Automobile Club and former general treasurer of Monaco's state finances.[2] His father, Antony (1890–1978), created the first Grand Prix ever raced in a city, the world-famous Grand Prix de Monaco. Antony also created the renowned Rallye Monte Carlo and is credited with imposing the chequered flag in Grand Prix racing.
Noghès entered into a liaison with Princess Antoinette of Monaco in the mid-1940s and three children were born to the couple: Elizabeth-Ann (1947–2020), Christian-Louis (born 1949) and Christine-Alix (1951–1989). They were married in a civil ceremony in Genoa on 4 December 1951, and divorced three years later in 1954.
Following their divorce, Noghès settled in the United States and married Margaret James.
References
edit- ^ "Death of Alexandre-Athenase Noghès". FamilySearch.
- ^ "Monaco Grand Prix". Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
External links
edit- Alexandre-Athenase Noghès at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Alexandre-Athenase Noghès at the International Tennis Federation
- Alexandre-Athenase Noghès at the Davis Cup
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