Lady Jeanne Campbell facts for kids

Lady Jeanne Louise Campbell (born December 10, 1928 – died June 4, 2007) was a fascinating British woman. She was known as a socialite, which means she was a well-known person in high society. She also worked as a foreign correspondent, reporting news from other countries for a newspaper called the Evening Standard in the 1950s and 1960s.

Lady Jeanne's Early Life

Jeanne Campbell was born into an important family. Her father was Ian Douglas Campbell, 11th Duke of Argyll. Her mother was the Hon. Janet Gladys Aitken. Jeanne's grandfather on her mother's side was Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook. He was a very powerful newspaper owner.

Jeanne's parents separated when she was young. Her father later married three more times. One of his wives was Margaret, Duchess of Argyll. In 1949, her father became the Duke of Argyll. Jeanne's mother also remarried. Her second husband, Drogo Montagu, sadly died during World War II.

Through her mother, Jeanne was the granddaughter of Lord Beaverbrook. He was a Canadian-born newspaper owner. He owned the Evening Standard, where Jeanne would later work. Through her father, she was also related to royalty. She was a great-niece of Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll. Princess Louise was a daughter of Queen Victoria. She married John Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll. He was a Governor General of Canada.

Lady Jeanne's Career

In the 1950s and 1960s, Jeanne Campbell moved to New York City. There, she became a foreign correspondent for the Evening Standard. This newspaper was owned by her grandfather, Lord Beaverbrook. She reported on many important events.

One of her most famous reports was about John F. Kennedy's funeral in 1963. She wrote about how Jackie Kennedy showed great strength. Jeanne believed Jackie gave the American people a sense of dignity during a sad time.

In 1974, Jeanne's half-brother, Ian Campbell, 12th Duke of Argyll, started the Clan Campbell Society of the United States. This society helps connect people who are part of the Campbell family clan. He asked Jeanne to be the Society's High Commissioner. This meant she was the personal representative of the head of the Campbell Clan in the United States.

Jeanne Campbell was also interested in acting. She was a friend of the famous writer Tennessee Williams. She joined a theater group called The Old Vic. She also acted in a play called La Mama. This play was performed at an experimental theater in downtown New York.

Lady Jeanne's Family Life

Jeanne Campbell was married two times. Her first husband was the American writer Norman Mailer. They were married in 1962. Their marriage ended in 1963. They had one daughter together named Kate Mailer. Kate was born in 1962 and grew up to be a writer and an actress.

In 1967, Jeanne married her second husband, John Sergeant Cram III. He came from a well-known family. His great-grandfather was Jay Gould, a famous railroad businessman. Jeanne and John had a daughter named Cusi Cram. Cusi was born in 1967. Their marriage ended in 1968. Cusi also became an actress and a writer. She has written plays and worked on children's TV shows, like Arthur.

Jeanne Campbell passed away on June 4, 2007. Her funeral was held in New York City.