Evalyn Walsh McLean, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetEvalyn Walsh McLean
American socialite
Date of Birth: 01-Aug-1886
Place of Birth: Leadville, Colorado, United States
Date of Death: 26-Apr-1947
Profession: socialite
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Evalyn Walsh McLean
- Evalyn Walsh McLean (August 1, 1886 – April 26, 1947) was an American mining heiress and socialite who was famous for being the last private owner of the 45-carat (9.0 g) Hope Diamond (which was bought in 1911 for $180,000 from Pierre Cartier), as well as another famous diamond, the 94-carat (18.8 g) Star of the East.
- She also authored the memoir Father Struck It Rich together with Boyden Sparkes.
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