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Ihre Schwiegermutter Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey war eine der bekanntesten Mätressen von König Georg IV., als dieser noch Prince of Wales war. Ihre Schwester Maria heiratete John Ponsonby, Viscount Duncannon, einen Bruder von Caroline Lamb. Lady Jersey war eine der Patronessen von Almack’s und damit eine der tonangebenden Personen ...
15 de jul. de 2016 · Tim Clarke. 3.20. 15 ratings5 reviews. One of the great beauties of Georgian society, Frances Villiers, Countess of Jersey, was a woman of enormous style and spirit whose life revolved around her pleasures. Clever and witty, her charm was legendary, earning her the nickname in the contemporary press of 'The Enchantress'.
July 23, 1821 (68) Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Place of Burial: Middleton Stoney, Oxfordshire, England. Immediate Family: Daughter of Rt. Rev. Dr. Philip Twysden, Bishop of Raphoe and Frances Twysden. Wife of George Villiers, 4th Earl of Jersey. Mother of Charlotte Russell; Lady Anne Barbara Frances Villiers; George Child-Villiers ...
"Villiers [née Twysden], Frances, countess of Jersey (1753–1821), royal mistress and courtier" published on by Oxford University Press. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Early life. She was born Frances Twysden, daughter of Rev. Philip Twysden, Bishop of Raphoe (1746–1752) and Frances Carter. When she was seventeen, she married George Villiers, 4th Earl of Jersey, who was nearly twenty years older and was Master of Horse to the Prince of Wales and a Lord of the Bedchamber.
15 de jul. de 2016 · The author has produced a readable and detailed account of Frances Villiers' life, clearing up some of the many misconceptions that have contributed to her poor reputation. He has identified instances when other historians have confused references to her daughter in law, Sally Countess of Jersey, attributing them wrongly to Frances.
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