Birth Name: Katherine Noel Brosnahan
Place of Birth: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Date of Birth: December 24, 1962
Ethnicity: Irish, small amount of French
Kate Spade is an American fashion designer and businessperson. She is also known under the name Kate Valentine.
She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of June Therese (Mullen) and Earl Francis “Frank” Brosnahan, Jr. Her niece (brother’s daughter) is actress Rachel Brosnahan. Kate is married to entrepreneur Andy Spade. They have a daughter, Frances Beatrix. Kate’s brother-in-law is comedian David Spade.
Kate’s paternal grandmother was Helen Rose Mottin. Her parents were Leger Nicholas Mottin (the son of Leger N. Mottin and Mary J.) and Katherine Margaret “Munnie” Roache (the daughter of Margaret Josephine Kanelly and Michael Roache).
Margaret Josephine and Michael were originally from Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. Leger N. Mottin was originally born in France, to parents from France. Mary was born in Missouri, also to French parents.
Kate’s paternal grandfather was Earl Francis Brosnahan, Sr. (the son of Daniel T. Brosnahan and Mary E.). Daniel was born in Missouri, to a father from Ireland and a mother from Maryland, whose parents were Irish. Mary was also born in Missouri, to Irish parents.
Sources: Divorce announcement of Kate’s parents – https://www.newspapers.com
Obituary of Kate’s mother, June (Mullen) Brosnahan – http://www.legacy.com
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