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The Aga Khan marries his third wife, Andree Carron
Aga Khan III (Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah, 1877-1957), Indian Muslim leader, racing enthusiast and prominent society figure, marrying his third wife, Mlle Andree Carron at Aix-les-Bains in December 1929. Date: 1929
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah Aga Khan III, the prominent Indian Muslim leader, racing enthusiast, and society figure, exchanges vows with his third wife, Mlle Andree Carron, during their wedding ceremony held at Aix-les-Bains in December 1929. The Aga Khan, who was born on February 2, 1877, in Karachi, India, is dressed in a formal Western suit, while Andree Carron, a French national, wears an elegant white gown and a veil. Surrounded by a small group of witnesses, the couple stands before a simple altar adorned with flowers, as the officiant looks on. The Aga Khan, who was the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, was known for his love of horses and horse racing. He was a prominent figure in European high society and was often seen at the most fashionable events of the time. His third marriage to Andree Carron caused a stir in the press, as she was a non-Muslim and a divorcee, which was not the traditional choice for a Muslim leader. However, the Aga Khan's progressive views on marriage and personal freedom allowed him to make this unconventional choice, reflecting his modern and open-minded approach to life. This photograph captures a significant moment in the personal life of a man who was known for his public achievements and his influence on the Muslim world. The image also provides a glimpse into the social norms and customs of the time, as well as the elegance and sophistication of European high society in the late 1920s.
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