The passing of Thyra, Duchesse d'Harcourt, on November 8, 2021, marked the end of an era for the esteemed ducal family of Harcourt. Born on August 31, 1930, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Thyra de Zayas y d'Harcourt was the daughter of don Alfonso de Zayas y Bobadilla, Marques de Zayas, and his first wife Marie Gabrielle Juliette Vierne d'Harcourt. Her life was a testament to the rich history and aristocratic heritage of her family, which dates back to the 17th century.
Thyra's marriage to François, 11th Duc d'Harcourt, on January 17, 1961, solidified her position within the noble family. Although the couple did not have children, their union was marked by a deep sense of loyalty and commitment to the Harcourt legacy. Thyra's passing was met with a solemn funeral at l'église de Thury-Harcourt on November 13, 2021, followed by a mass at the Basilique Saint-Clotilde in Paris on November 23, 2021. Her life and legacy serve as a reminder of the enduring influence of the Harcourt family on European history and society.
Thyra de Zayas, Duchesse d'Harcourt, died on 8 November 2021. She was ninety-one years-old.
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| Alfonso de Zayas. |
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| Juliette d'Harcourt. |
Born on 31 August 1930 at Palma de Mallorca, Maria Teresa "Thyra" de Zayas y d'Harcourt was the daughter of don Alfonso de Zayas y Bobadilla (1896-1970), Marques de Zayas, and his first wife Marie Gabrielle Juliette Vierne d'Harcourt (1900-1977), who wed in 1921. Thyra had five siblings: José Eugenio de Zayas y d'Harcourt (1924-2011), Margarita de Zayas y d'Harcourt, Carlos de Zayas y d'Harcourt, Carmen de Zayas y d'Harcourt, and Luis de Zayas y d'Harcourt.
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| The history of the Marqués de Zayas. Revista HidalguÃa número 73. Año 1965, p. 775. |
Thyra's paternal grandparents were Bartolomé de Zayas y Borrás and MarÃa del Pilar Bobadilla y Escrivá de RomanÃ. Her maternal grandparents were Count Eugène d'Harcourt (1859-1918) and Armande de Pierre de Bernis (1876-?). Thyra's maternal uncle was Count Bruno d'Harcourt, who married Princess Isabelle d'Orléans.
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| François, Duke of Harcourt. |
On 17 January 1961, Thyra de Zayas married François, 11th Duc d'Harcourt (1902-1997). The couple were third cousins. Their common ancestors were Eugène, 8th Duc d'Harcourt, Duc de Beuvron and Aglaé Terray. François and Thyra did not have children.
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| Thyra, Duchess of Harcourt.
Photo (c) Getty Images / Simon Cochard. |
The funeral of the duchesse d'Harcourt took place at l'église de Thury-Harcourt on 13 November 2021, and she was buried in the chapel of the Château d'Harcourt. A mass for the duchesse will be held at the Basilique Saint-Clotilde in Paris on 23 November 2021.
May Thyra Rest in Peace.
As we bid farewell to Thyra, Duchesse d'Harcourt, we are reminded of the profound impact she had on the noble family of Harcourt. Her life, marked by a deep sense of loyalty and commitment to the Harcourt legacy, serves as a testament to the enduring influence of the family on European history and society. The funeral of the duchesse d'Harcourt, held at l'église de Thury-Harcourt on November 13, 2021, and her burial in the chapel of the Château d'Harcourt, were a poignant reminder of the significance of her life and the respect with which she was held by her peers and the community at large. The upcoming mass at the Basilique Saint-Clotilde in Paris on November 23, 2021, will provide an opportunity for those who knew her to pay their respects and celebrate her life.
Thyra's life was a rich tapestry woven from the threads of her noble heritage and her own personal experiences. Born on August 31, 1930, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, she was the daughter of don Alfonso de Zayas y Bobadilla, Marques de Zayas, and his first wife Marie Gabrielle Juliette Vierne d'Harcourt. Her marriage to François, 11th Duc d'Harcourt, on January 17, 1961, solidified her position within the noble family, and although the couple did not have children, their union was marked by a deep sense of loyalty and commitment to the Harcourt legacy. As we reflect on the life of Thyra, Duchesse d'Harcourt, we are reminded of the importance of preserving the rich cultural heritage that she embodied, and we hope that her legacy will continue to inspire future generations to appreciate the significance of their own noble histories. May Thyra, Duchess of Harcourt, rest in peace.
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