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17 de ago. de 2020 · Jane lost a finger in an accident whilst doing this. Edinburgh was the centre of the Scottish Enlightenment, and when she was thirteen Lord Kames, a Scottish judge and firm believer in the education of women, took Jane under his wing, allowing her to visit him to improve her reading, as well as other intellectual skills.
8 de may. de 2013 · Jane Gordon, Duchess of Gordon (c1748-1812) Family background. Jane Maxwell was born in Edinburgh in about 1748 (1), the daughter of Sir William Maxwell, 3rd Baronet of Monreith (2), and his wife Magdalene. As a girl, she lived in Hyndford’s Close, Edinburgh, with her mother and sisters.
GORDON, JANE, Duchess of Gordon (1749?–1812), wife of Alexander Gordon, fourth duke [q. v.], was second daughter of Sir William Maxwell, third baronet of Monreith, Wigtownshire, by his wife Magdalen Blair of Blair. She was born in Hyndford's Close, Edinburgh, where her mother occupied a large second-floor flat.
A political hostess and agricultural reformer, married Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon in 1767. She was a supporter of Pitt and a close friend of Henry Dundas, Lord Melville, such that some bellieved they were lovers. Dundas is said to have managed her affairs for her in London while she did the same for him in Scotland.
Jane Gordon, duchess of Gordon (1748/99–1812) by George Romney, 1778 [ and George Gordon, marquess of Huntly, later fifth duke of Gordon (1770–1836)] Scottish National Portrait Gallery We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.
Jane (1748/1749–1812), Duchess of Gordon by Henry Raeburn (1756–1823) (after), from The Gordon Highlanders Museum
Duchess of Gordon is a title given to the wife of the Duke of Gordon. Women who have held the title include: Henrietta Gordon, Duchess of Gordon (née Mordaunt, c. 1688 –1760), wife of Alexander Gordon, 2nd Duke of Gordon. Catherine Gordon, Duchess of Gordon (née Gordon, 1718–1779), wife of the 3rd Duke. Jane Gordon, Duchess of Gordon ...
