Maggy Rouff

French fashion designer (1896-1971)
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Maggy Rouff

Summary

Maggy Rouff is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], she… she was born on September 1, 1896[3]. She died in Cannes[4]. She died on August 6, 1971[5]. She worked as a grand couturier[6] and fashion designer[7]. She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Maggy Rouff was born in Vienna[2].
  • Maggy Rouff passed away in Cannes[4].
  • Maggy Rouff was born on September 1, 1896[3].
  • Maggy Rouff died on August 6, 1971[5].
  • Maggy Rouff's father was Ernest Besançon de Wagner[9].
  • Maggy Rouff's mother was Margarethe Besançon de Wagner[10].
  • Among Maggy Rouff's spouses was Pierre Besançon[11].
  • A child of Maggy Rouff was Anne-Marie Besançon de Wagner[12].
  • Maggy Rouff held citizenship in France[13].
  • Maggy Rouff's professions included grand couturier[6].
  • Maggy Rouff worked as a fashion designer[7].
  • Among Maggy Rouff's employers was Drecoll[14].
  • Maggy Rouff received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Maggy Rouff is recorded as female[16].
  • Maggy Rouff's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Maggy Rouff's Commons category is recorded as Maggy Rouff[18].
  • Maggy Rouff's family name is recorded as Rouff[19].
  • Maggy Rouff's given name is recorded as Maggy[20].
  • Maggy Rouff's replaces is recorded as Rouff[21].
  • Maggy Rouff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Maggy Rouff's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Maggy Anna de Wagner'}[23].
  • Maggy Rouff's owner of is recorded as Maggy Rouff, Paris[24].
  • Maggy Rouff's different from is recorded as Rouff[25].
  • Maggy Rouff's different from is recorded as Maggy Rouff, Paris[26].
  • Maggy Rouff's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NADD Wikidata project[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Maggy Rouff was born in Vienna[2]. She was born on September 1, 1896[3]. Her father was Ernest Besançon de Wagner[9]. Her mother was Margarethe Besançon de Wagner[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include grand couturier[6] and fashion designer[7]. Maggy Rouff was employed by Drecoll[14].

Recognition

Maggy Rouff received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

Personal Life

Maggy Rouff was married to Pierre Besançon[11]. A child of her was Anne-Marie Besançon de Wagner[12].

Death and Burial

Maggy Rouff died on August 6, 1971[5]. She died in Cannes[4].

Why It Matters

Maggy Rouff is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Maggy Rouff born?

Maggy Rouff was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Maggy Rouff die?

Maggy Rouff died in Cannes[4].

Who were Maggy Rouff's parents?

Maggy Rouff's father was Ernest Besançon de Wagner[9]. Maggy Rouff's mother was Margarethe Besançon de Wagner[10].

Who was Maggy Rouff married to?

Maggy Rouff's spouses include Pierre Besançon[11].

What did Maggy Rouff do for work?

Maggy Rouff worked as grand couturier[6] and fashion designer[7].

What awards did Maggy Rouff receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . marriage certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Contemporary Fashion. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Contemporary Fashion. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Contemporary Fashion. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Contemporary Fashion. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Contemporary Fashion. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . marriage certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Contemporary Fashion. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Geagea · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id 987014797931505171
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P8189]]: 987014797931505171, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1783595065105; Based on LC id in the National Library of Israel"
  2. 28d ago · Thenetrunner · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Copyright status as a creator works protected by copyrights
    Aliases
    Sex or gender female
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P973]]: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-maggy-rouff, Add described at URL (P973) to sourced Solis Prints artist page; language English (P407)"
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