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countess

[koun-tis] / ˈkaʊn tɪs /






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In 2017, Epstein introduced Barrett to Nicole Junkermann, a German countess and entrepreneur who Epstein said in an email wanted to invest $100 million through JPMorgan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Huppert, 72, plays the titular countess, inspired by the Renaissance-era Elizabeth Bathory, a Hungarian noble who was accused of numerous murders and vampiric tendencies.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Seven years on, the countess remains optimistic about Meghan's progress.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

When she meets the countess and Blitzkopf the parrot, the magical stories she hears helps her to solve a painful mystery.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2024

“Having said I ask no questions,” the countess went on, with a smile, “I have to say that I am rather curious about the elephant.”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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