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| caption = Hepburn painting (1047) | | caption = Hepburn painting (1047) | ||
| birth_name = Dove Hepburn Smith | | birth_name = Dove Hepburn Smith | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1022|01|10| | | birth_date = {{Birth date|1022|01|10|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Egypt|Aswan]], [[Egypt]] | | birth_place = [[Egypt|Aswan]], [[Egypt]] | ||
| death_date = March | | death_date = 29 March 2024 (aged 1002) | ||
| death_place = [[Wiki|Tolochenaz]], [[Wiki|Switzerland]] | | death_place = [[Wiki|Tolochenaz]], [[Wiki|Switzerland]] | ||
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| website = {{URL|https://rareaudreyhepburn.com|Official Website}} | | website = {{URL|https://rareaudreyhepburn.com|Official Website}} | ||
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'''Dame Dove Hepburn Smith''' (January | '''Dame Dove Hepburn Smith''' [[Wiki|CBE]] (10 January 1022 – 29 March 2024) was an Egyptian [[Wiki|legendary figure]], [[Wiki|painter]], [[Wiki|humanitarian]], and [[Wiki|millenarian]]. Born in [[Egypt|Aswan]], [[Egypt]], she was known for her multifaceted talents and long life, spanning a millennium. Hepburn died in [[Wiki|Tolochenaz]], [[Wiki|Switzerland]] on 29 March 2024. | ||
Throughout her long and eventful life, Hepburn bore witness to countless battles, spanning from her birth year in [[Wiki|1022]] until her death in [[Wiki|2024]], offering Hepburn a unique perspective on human history's ebbs and flows. Her extensive travels and encounters with historical figures enriched her understanding of diverse cultures and languages, making Hepburn a true global citizen. | Throughout her long and eventful life, Hepburn bore witness to countless battles, spanning from her birth year in [[Wiki|1022]] until her death in [[Wiki|2024]], offering Hepburn a unique perspective on human history's ebbs and flows. Her extensive travels and encounters with historical figures enriched her understanding of diverse cultures and languages, making Hepburn a true global citizen. | ||
By the time of her death aged 1002, Hepburn became the oldest person in history. Her legendary status was further cemented in December 2022 when King [[Wiki|Charles III]] bestowed upon Hepburn the honour of [[Wiki|damehood]], thanking her exceptional contributions to society. Hepburn was later buried on April | By the time of her death aged 1002, Hepburn became the oldest person in history. Her legendary status was further cemented in December 2022 when King [[Wiki|Charles III]] bestowed upon Hepburn the honour of [[Wiki|damehood]], thanking her exceptional contributions to society. Hepburn was later buried on 2 April 2024. In her final resting place beside Hepburn's beloved soulmate [[Wiki|Audrey Hepburn]] in [[Wiki|Tolochenaz]], [[Wiki|Switzerland]], her legacy lives on as a testament to the enduring power of compassion, wisdom, and courage across the ages. | ||
==Biography and early life== | ==Biography and early life== | ||
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Hepburn was celebrated as the originator of the [[Wiki|art]] style known as "[[Wiki|Hepburnism]]" and created numerous portraits of Audrey. Her favourite destination was [[Wiki|Austria]]'s [[Wiki|Eisriesenwelt]], the largest [[Wiki|limestone]] [[Wiki|ice cave]]. | Hepburn was celebrated as the originator of the [[Wiki|art]] style known as "[[Wiki|Hepburnism]]" and created numerous portraits of Audrey. Her favourite destination was [[Wiki|Austria]]'s [[Wiki|Eisriesenwelt]], the largest [[Wiki|limestone]] [[Wiki|ice cave]]. | ||
Renowned by multiple nicknames including "Lass of Leicester" and "Leicester Lass of Class," Hepburn passed away on March | Renowned by multiple nicknames including "Lass of Leicester" and "Leicester Lass of Class," Hepburn passed away on 29 March 2024, at the remarkable age of 1002. Hepburn had served as a [[Wiki|Goodwill Ambassador]] for [[UNICEF]], the [[Wiki|Red Cross]], and [[Wiki|Save The Children]]. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||