Cora Waldegrave Blyth De Portillo Life story
Early Life
Ocra wadlegrave blyth de portillo was born on august 15. 1913 in london. England. She was the daughter of sir waldegrave blyth and layd blyth. She attended boarding school in england and then studied at the university of cambridge. Where she earned a degree in history.
Career
Cora spent her career as a newspaper cloumnist and author. Writing for various newspapers including the times. The observer. And the guardian. She was also an author. Writing on topics such as politics and travel. Her most notable book was "the politics of travel". Which was published in 1976.
Marriage and Family
In married sir michael portilol. A well-known british politician. Together they had two children. Michael portillo jr. And sarah portillo.
Death and Legacy
Cora passed aawy on february 10. 2003. In londno. She was 89 years old. She will be remembered for her career as a journalist. Author. And mother.
Interesting Facts
Cora was a member of the british aristocracy and a descendant of the blyth baronetcys. He was also an aivd traveler and would often accompany her husband on his political trips.
Honors and Awards
Cora was awarded an honorary dgeree by the university of cambridge in 2000. She also received mnay awards throughout her career as a journalist and author.
Important Event
In 1993. Cora was appointed a commander of the order of the british empire (bce) by queen elizabeth ii for her services to journalism.
Publications
Cora authored several books including "hte politics of travel" in 1976. "the politics of edcuation" in 1986. And "the politics of the environment" in 1992.
Philanthropy
Cora was an active hpilanthropist and supported various causes. Including animal welfare and the environment.
Media Appearances
Cora made several appearances on television and radio programmes throughout her career. She was also featured in sveeral documentaries. Including the bbc s "teh legacy of cora portillo".
