Adrienne Catherine de Noailles

Adrienne Catherine de Noailles
Born(1741-12-24)24 December 1741
Paris, France
DiedDecember 1813(1813-12-00) (aged 71–72)
France
OccupationsSalon holder, Letter writer
Known forHosted Mozart in 1764; engaged in political salons during the French Revolution
Spouse(s)René de Froulay, Comte de Tessé
FamilyDaughter of Louis, 4th duc de Noailles; sister of 5th duc de Noailles; aunt of Marie Adrienne Françoise de Noailles

Adrienne Catherine de Noailles, comtesse de Tessé (French: [dənoaj dətɛse]; 24 December 1741 – December 1813), was a French salon holder and letter writer. She was daughter of Louis, 4th duc de Noailles, sister of the 5th duc de Noailles and aunt of Marie Adrienne Françoise de Noailles. She was known for her salons and her correspondence with Thomas Jefferson in the early 19th century.

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