Beauty and Tragedy The Life of Gladys Deacon Explored

[@elizabethsands4470]

Such a wonderful woman who ended with a tragic exit to life 🥀🥲🥲 As always, thank you for sharing, Jon x

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Elizabeth 😊

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

Thank you, Jon, this story is amazing. Never gave a thought to who came after Consuelo - this is a cautionary tale for sure. 🌹RIP Gladys.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Lisette, thank you as always 😊

[@pamsharpe60]

I’d never heard of this lady, so thank you for bringing her to my attention. A bit of a sad life, really. You reap what you sow and all that glitters is not necessarily gold springs to mind.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks Pam, much appreciated 😊

[@janetpugliesi3203]

Thank you for this story of a lady sure many do not know a lot about...Her life was an adventure for sure..

[@HistoryRoadshow]

She's definitely an unknown, but it's a terrific yarn. Thanks Janet 😊

[@helpinyerdasellavon]

An amazing intriguing story. Beautiful work. Thank you, Jon.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thanks Marie, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@simon112]

A beautiful highly intelligent lady who reached for the stars, unfulfilled dreams and happiness. I'd like to think she did find some happiness. Thank you Jon as always,

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Simon, much appreciated 😊

[@trishphillips-johnson2500]

Another fantastic video, Jon!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you Trish 😊

[@annfisher3316]

Again you present an interesting lady from history. Have a wonderful week Jon. ✌️

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you kindly Ann, you too 😊

[@shelbythe2ds526]

Amazing video! Thank you!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you 😊

[@DakotaFord592]

This is amazing! I don't understand how it doesn't have millions of views. Or at least a hundred thousand. You have channels like Mr Ballen... So many views. I guess I live in a bubble of History. I just kind of thought that videos like this appeared for everybody. Lol. That's how much I like history. ❤ The video just began and I'm so entranced. I want to know more!! How does a duchess end up like that.... Omg. How crazy!!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Spread the word and tell your friends! Thank you for a lovely comment it's much appreciated 😊

[@laikacons]

Amazing story!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you 😊

[@theresalaux5655]

What an intriguing and amazing story. It never ceases to amaze me! Where do you find these people? Thank you Jon! 😊❤

[@HistoryRoadshow]

There are so many stories out there, Theresa. I just keep looking into history. Thanks as always 😊

[@maryannbernal]

Love learning new stuff. Interesting episode. Keep them coming.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Thank you as always, Mary Ann 😊

[@harrietlyall1991]

The pictures show Consuelo Vanderbilt, not Gladys Deacon, it’s very misleading!

[@HistoryRoadshow]

It's only misleading when you don't know what your looking at! All the images of a young Gladys are from an image in 1902.

[@poetryjones7946]

Interesting take. For the *true* story nothing can beat “Sphinx” by Hugo Vickers who knew her and interviewed her and her family & friends in the decade before Gladys’ (pronounced “Glay-dess “, European style) death well into her 90’s. She was actually incredibly gorgeous, even after the failed cosmetic surgery. Had an IQ of 163, spoke 7 languages, was an accomplished art critic, hung out with the likes of Monet, Rodin, Marcel Proust, Berensen, and other high profile celebs. Hugo Vickers said she was sharp and funny right up to her death. One of the most misunderstood women in history.

[@ladyagnes7781]

I knew she was the 2nd wife of "Sunny". I read Consuello's autobiography. I knew who she was and about her but I didn't really know what her life turned out to be later thank you for all that information

[@cornelia9778]

Even mid 20th century inconvenient women could be committed to asylums? This woman had so much to offer and it seemed to me be totally squandered. Such bad choices. How could an intelligent woman with such a close relationship with Randolph and Consuelo have failed to notice the shallowness of Randolph. Rhetorical question obviously. Another interesting tale. Tks

[@robertthomson1587]

You're mispronouncing her name. She used the version that rhymes with 'ladies'.

[@wandaholmes7125]

A true careful what you wish for, you might get it in spades.

[@HistoryRoadshow]

Can't argue with that! Thank you 😊

[@animallover6645]

This just made me dislike Consuelo even more, you don't want him then why get angry at Gladys. Poor Gladys., what did she expect a British Duke to not be a bore.

[@patricialong5767]

What a huge mistake she made, just as silly women do today, all to their downfall! Do not mess with what God hath wrought!