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Catherine Sedley She was created Countess of Dorchester for life in 1686 , an elevation which aroused much indignation and compelled Catherine to reside for a time in Ireland . In 1696 she married Sir David Colyear, Bt. (d. 1730), who was created Earl of Portmore in 1703, and she was thus the mother of Charles Colyear, 2nd Earl of Portmore (1700-1785).
14 de nov. de 2021 · SEDLEY, CATHARINE, Countess of Dorchester (1657–1717), born on 21 Dec. 1657, and baptised eight days later at St. Giles-in-the-Fields, was the only child of Sir Charles Sedley [q. v.], by Catharine, daughter of John Savage, earl Rivers. As early as June 1673 Evelyn spoke of her as ‘none of the virtuous, but a wit.’.
Catharine Sedley, suo jure Countess of Dorchester, and Countess of Portmore (1657-1717) Royal mistress. The Duke of Norfolk's widow sold Portmore in 1688 to the Duke of York, who later became King James II. The (Catholic) James gave it to his (Protestant) mistress Catherine Sedley, the Countess of Dorchester.
9 de ene. de 2024 · Catherine was noted not for beauty but for her celebrated wittiness Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, Countess of Portmore (21 December 1657 26 October 1717), daughter of Sir Charles Sedley, 5th Baronet, was the mistress of King James II and VII both before and after he came to the throne.
Catherine Colyear, suo jure Countess of Dorchester and Countess of Portmore ( née Sedley; 21 December 1657 – 26 October 1717), [1] was an English noble and courtier. She was the mistress of King James II of England both before and after he came to the throne. [2] Catherine was noted not for beauty but for her celebrated wittiness and sharp ...
2 de abr. de 2024 · Catherine Sedley, Countess of Dorchester, Countess of Portmore (21 December 1657 – 26 October 1717), daughter of Sir Charles Sedley, 5th Baronet, was the mistress of King James II of England both before and after he came to the throne.
In 1686 Catherine Sedley Countess Dorchester and Portmore (age 28) was created 1st Earl Dorchester for life by King James II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 52) for services as his mistress. Her father [her father] Charles Sedley 5th Baronet (age 46) quipped "As the king (age 52) has made my daughter a countess, the least I can do, in common gratitude, is to assist in making his Majesty's ...
