Begum Samru
Joanna Nobilis Sombre, popularly known as Begum Samru, a convert Catholic Christian started her career as a nautch girl in 18th century India, and eventually became the ruler of Sardhana, a small principality near Meerut. Wikipedia
Born: 1753, Kotana, India
Died: January 27, 1836 (age 83 years), Sardhana, India
Spouse: Walter Reinhardt Sombre
Burial place: Basilica of Our Lady of Graces, Sardhana