Elaine Sanceau | |
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| Born | 1896 Croydon, England |
| Died | 23 December 1978 Porto, Portugal |
| Nationality | British, French |
| Occupation(s) | Historian, writer |
| Known for | Books on 16th-century Portugal |
Elaine Sanceau MBE, OSE, ComIH (1896 – 1978) was a British historian of French origin who spent much of her life in Portugal and wrote extensively on Portuguese history, notably about the 16th century. In total, she wrote 38 books, together with many newspaper and magazine articles.